Strategic thinking does not depend on hierarchical level. It is a leadership posture that any leader can choose to develop, regardless of their role.
This posture involves connecting daily actions to a long-term vision, while taking into account the environment, one’s sphere of influence, and organizational priorities.
The strategic leader operates across three complementary levels:
- The operational level, which focuses on day-to-day actions
- The tactical level, which structures the means and coordinates efforts
- The strategic level, which sets the direction in alignment with the mission, vision, and values.
The ability to move deliberately between these three levels — like using an elevator — is essential in a context where uncertainty, complexity, and constant change are ever-present.
This training is designed to help managers navigate effectively across these levels.
Training Objectives
1. Explain the differences between the strategic, tactical, and operational levels, and position one’s role within these levels.
2. Describe the VUCA, BANI, and FFMO models, and select the appropriate tool to understand the environment.
3. Use strategic analysis tools to inform a decision or project.
4. Formulate a compelling strategic direction aligned with one’s scope of responsibility and the organizational mission.
5. Clarify the added value of one’s role or team using a value proposition model.
6. Identify the human and structural levers that support strategy (distinctive resources, systems, routines).
7. Analyze the value chain within one’s area of responsibility to identify critical links.
8. Prioritize actions based on impact, value, risk, and feasibility criteria.
9. Demonstrate a strategic leadership posture by making coherent, courageous, and aligned decisions.
10. Communicate a strategic adjustment clearly and in a way that mobilizes others.
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