Monday, October 31, 2011

Strategic Thinking?

Thinking like a Cheetah. 
Cheetahs and strategy have nothing in common, as a matter of fact they are probably on opposite ends of the spectrum.   Strategy is not quick.  It is not tactical in nature and  does not deal with individual engagements and interactions.  Strategy is orchestrating the interplay of interactions and deciding if you should even participate in one, it requires an individual to look over the horizon. Cheetahs are fast, able to react and make split second decisions.  A Cheetah can quickly separate the weak from the strong.  So why should a strategist think like a cheetah?  The answer to this question is the foundation for the training of a strategic planner.