Strategic thinking can be an elusive concept to grasp. For some people it’s something they have been told is an area to work on to improve their chances of promotion, for others it’s something they do on a regular basis but struggle to articulate to others exactly what it looks and feels like.

 Several studies have identified strategic thinking as a key skill in leading organisations to success and is the leadership quality that people most strongly associate with successful and effective leaders, meaning strategic thinking is an essential skill for all leaders.

 So, what is strategic thinking? It involves connecting ideas, exploring concepts, staying up to date with trends, anticipating change and imagining possible futures.

This workshop:

• Explores definitions of strategic thinking
• Considers the importance of strategic thinking
• Highlights the benefits of strategic thinking
• Focuses on creating a knowledge bank of ideas and concepts through: curiosity, tiny habits, staying informed, being well networked, using systems thinking, asking great questions.
• Highlights how you can make space to think
• Discusses ways to create a thinking culture
• Explores thinking through times of uncertainty
• Shares thinking tools you can use to find certainty.

During the session, delegates will complete a number of reflective activities to identify the actions they will take to enhance their strategic thinking skills following the session.

Emma Lindley, Associate, HQN

Emma is a lead associate for HQN’s Strategic Network and has been an HQN Associate since 2013 . She regularly write briefings for HQN and has produced a toolkit on allocations and lettings. Emma has nine years’ experience working of in housing associations and a local authority in the East Midlands. She has worked in a variety of roles including managing a PRS portfolio, providing housing options advice, tenancy management and most recently strategic housing with responsibility for the homelessness service, affordable housing delivery and private sector renewal strategy.

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