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Introduction
Audio Book: Introduction
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Ebook: Strategic Thinking: Future-Proofing Your Career
Lesson 1: Defining Strategic Thinking
Audio Book: Lesson 1: Defining Strategic Thinking
Podcast: Lesson 1: Defining Strategic Thinking
1.1.1 What Is Strategic Thinking
1.1.2 Tactical vs. Strategic Thinking
1.1.3 Brand Example - Netflix’s Strategic Leap
1.1.4 Traits of Strategic Thinkers
1.1.5 Strategic Thinking in Action
1.1.6 Out-of-the-Box Metaphor - Chess vs. Tetris
1.1.7 Summary
1.2.1 Why Strategic Thinking Matters for Career Growth
1.2.2 Strategic Thinking and Decision-Making
1.2.3 Strategic Thinking and Planning
1.2.4 Strategic Thinking and Adaptability
1.2.5 Out-of-the-Box Angle – The Chess Player vs. The Juggler
1.2.6 Brand Example – Amazon’s Strategic Career Culture
1.2.7 Summary
1.3.1 Activity Brief
Lesson 2: Strategic Frameworks and Tools
Audio Book: Lesson 2: Strategic Frameworks and Tools
Podcast: Lesson 2: Strategic Frameworks and Tools
2.1.1 What Is SWOT Analysis?
2.1.2 Make it Fun: “The S.W.O.T. Personality”
2.1.3 How to Use SWOT Strategically
2.1.4 Real Brand Example – LEGO’s Comeback Story
2.1.5 Out-of-the-Box Tip – “Run a Reverse SWOT”
2.1.6 Quick Team Activity – “The 10-Minute SWOT Jam”
2.1.7 Summary
2.2.1 What Is PESTLE Analysis?
2.2.2 Fun Analogy – “PESTLE: The Six Winds Guiding Your Ship”
2.2.3 Brand Example – Unilever’s Sustainability Sail
2.2.4 How to Use PESTLE Practically
2.2.5 Summary
2.3.1 Purpose of the Simulation
2.3.2 Setup: The Scene
2.3.3 The Challenge Prompt
2.3.4 Rules of the Game
2.3.5 Debrief Round – “What Did You Really Hear?”
2.3.6 Out-of-the-Box Twist – “Mute Round”
2.3.7 Summary
2.4.1 What Is Porter’s Five Forces?
2.4.2 Fun Analogy – “Career in the Arena of Five Titans”
2.4.3 How Porter’s Five Forces Impact Your Career
2.4.4 Brand Example – Walmart’s Strategic Mastery
2.4.5 Summary
2.5.1 What Is the OODA Loop?
2.5.2 Fun Analogy – “The OODA Loop as a Racing Video Game”
2.5.3 Practical Impact of the OODA Loop
2.5.4 Business Example – Amazon’s Rapid Experimentation
2.5.5 Summary
2.6.1 What Is the McKinsey 7S Framework?
2.6.2 Brand Example – Netflix’s Alignment for Innovation
2.6.3 Fun Analogy – “Your Business as an Ecosystem”
2.6.4 Practical Impact – Why It Matters for Your Career
2.6.5 Quick Self-Check – “Your 7S Snapshot”
2.6.6 Summary – “The Power of Perfect Harmony”
2.7.1 Think of Your Career as a Hybrid Vehicle
2.7.2 Framework 1: McKinsey 7S + Framework 2: The Blue Ocean Strategy
2.7.3 Step 3: Map Your Current State
2.7.4 Step 4: Explore Untapped Opportunities
2.7.5 Step 5: Design Your Hybrid Movement Path
2.7.6 Step 6: Implement with a Flexible Hybrid Model
2.7.7 Final Step: Action & Feedback Loop
Lesson 3: Anticipating Market Shifts and Trends
Audio Book: Lesson 3: Anticipating Market Shifts and Trends
Podcast: Lesson 3: Anticipating Market Shifts and Trends
3.1.1 What Is Market Trend Analysis?
3.1.2 Fun Analogy – “Market Trends as a Weather Forecast”
3.1.3 Practical Techniques for Spotting Market Trends
3.1.4 Real-World Example – Netflix’s Early Streaming Pivot
3.1.5 Summary
3.2.1 What Is Foresight?
3.2.2 What Is Scenario Planning?
3.2.3 Fun Analogy – “Foresight and Scenario Planning as Your Time-Travel GPS”
3.2.4 Practical Steps to Use Foresight and Scenario Planning
3.2.5 Real-World Example – FEMA’s Emergency Preparedness
3.2.6 Summary
3.3.1 Activity Brief
Lesson 4: Developing a Strategic Mindset
Audio Book: Lesson 4: Developing a Strategic Mindset
Podcast: Lesson 4: Developing a Strategic Mindset
4.1.1 What Is a Strategic Vision?
4.1.2 How to Use Strategic Vision Practically
4.1.3 Fun Analogy – “Your Strategic Vision as a GPS for Life’s Journey”
4.1.4 Summary
4.2.1 What Does It Mean to Think Ahead?
4.2.2 How to Prioritize and Avoid Short-Term Thinking Practically
4.2.3 Fun Analogy – “The Gardener vs. The Firefighter”
4.2.4 Summary
4.3.1 Activity Brief
Lesson 5: Implementing Strategy in Your Career
Audio Book: Lesson 5: Implementing Strategy in Your Career
Podcast: Lesson 5: Implementing Strategy in Your Career
5.1.1 What Does it Mean to Turn Strategy into Action?
5.1.2 Fun Analogy – “Turning Your Career Strategy into a Garden”
5.1.3 Summary
5.2.1 Role of Continuous Evaluation
5.2.2 How to Assess Progress and Adjust Strategically
5.2.3 Fun Analogy – “Your Career as a Sailboat with a Responsive Rudder”
5.2.4 Summary
5.3.1 Activity Brief
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Strategic Thinking: Future-Proofing Your Career - Blueprint
Strategic Thinking: Future-Proofing Your Career - Detailed Curriculum
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