Closing The Gap With Denise Cooper

Did you know: in order to be able to make strategic changes, you have to change your mindset away from planning and implementation. Strategic thinking does not equal strategic implementation. These are completely different ways of thinking. 97% of executives say that strategic thinking is their biggest concern. 81% of executives don't know where to start when it comes to strategic thinking! By making space for problem solving without immediately focusing on the implementation piece, you can lead your organization to reach greater heights over time. In this week's episode, Dr. Julia Sloan talks us through her Three-Stage Model for learning strategic thinking. Dr. Sloan is a leading authority on the cognitive aspect of strategic thinking and is widely recognized for her pioneering work on the application of complex cognitive theory to everyday strategic thinking practice in global business and public policy. If you find yourself wondering how to be a better strategist, this is the episode for you. Listen in fo