Dr. Ir. Yuni Mogot-Prahoro, M. Si.

, CPR
What is strategy ?

Exists at
A plan to
multiple
achieve our
levels – all
goals.
linked.

Helps us As
make wise conditions
choices as change, the
conditions plan itself
change. evolves.
 What is strategic
thinking ?

 Strategic Planning is an analytical process aimed at
carrying out strategies that have already been identified.
Strategic Planning results in the creation of a plan

 Strategic Thinking involves intuition and creativity.

It is a way to synthesize stimuli from the internal and
external environments to create “an integrated perspective
of the enterprise”

Henry Mintzberg

 What is strategic
thinking ?


Strategic thinking
Strategic thinking
is learned, not
cannot be taught.
innate.

Gregory Foster
What is strategic
thinking ?

Seeing
systems
Vision/Goals

Analysis

The ability to see what is - and what could be –

and make choices that lead to desired outcomes
Characteristics of Strategic thinking


Bias can limit strategic thinking


 We all have biases.

 We select for
information that
supports our viewpoint
and experiences.

 We tend to disregard
information that
doesn’t fit our
beliefs/values.
Lack of shared analysis can
limit strategic thinking

shared
vision/goals

opportunities historical
and threats analysis

Problems and power

causes analysis
 What can I / we do?

SELF-REFLECTION

 What are my own strengths and weaknesses related

to strategic thinking?

 What adjustments can I make? How might I improve

my own strategic thinking skills and habits?

 How can I provide more strategic leadership –

regardless of the position I hold?
 What can I / we do?

GROUP REFLECTION

 How can we (continue to) develop a shared analysis

among the staff and board?

 How can we (continue to) nurture a staff culture that

promotes strategic thinking?

 What skills/habits can we learn to improve our

ability to think and work strategically as a staff
team?


Thank you ...