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What do you do if your strategic thinking skills are lacking and you want to anticipate future trends?

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When you realize your strategic thinking skills need a boost to better anticipate future trends, it's time to take action. Strategic thinking is the ability to know what you want to achieve and how best to go about it. It involves setting goals, developing long-term plans, and understanding the broader implications of your actions. If you find yourself struggling to think strategically, don't worry—you're not alone. The good news is that strategic thinking is a skill that can be developed with practice and dedication.

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1 Gain Insight

To start enhancing your strategic thinking, immerse yourself in your field's current landscape. Read widely and voraciously, not just within your industry but also in related areas that could impact future trends. This broad knowledge base will give you the context necessary to spot patterns and connections that others might miss. Engage with thought leaders , attend conferences, and participate in webinars to expose yourself to new ideas and perspectives. Remember, insight often comes from understanding the bigger picture.

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BARBARA ROZGONYI

AI-Powered Marketing PR Strategist | Fractional CMO | Keynote Speaker & Trainer | Podcast Host | Thought Leadership & Business Growth Expert ??
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How do you gain insight into future trends? Here are six ways: - Google __________ + trends + year - Follow thought leadership futurists in your industry - Start an industry trends podcast or interview thought leaders about what's next [my podcast, Growing Social Now, often features future marketing and PR trendsetters] - Look outside your industry at cultural waves for trends in tech, music, art, and entertainment - Meet up either IRL in LinkedIn groups at events that talk about what's next - Be a trendsetter! Start something new like I did when I launched my blog, wiredPRworks, in 2006

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2 Reflect Deeply

Take time for deep reflection on your experiences and the information you've gathered. Ponder the successes and failures of both yourself and others. What lessons can you draw from them? Reflecting on these can provide valuable insights into what might happen in the future. Strategic thinking requires looking beyond the obvious, so challenge your assumptions and consider alternative scenarios. This can help you prepare for a range of possibilities and identify opportunities that others might overlook.

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3 Ask Questions

An inquisitive mindset is key to strategic thinking. Don't hesitate to ask probing questions that challenge the status quo. What if the opposite of what everyone believes is true? How would changes in technology, society, or the environment affect your industry? By questioning everything, you'll start to see potential trends before they become obvious. This foresight can be your competitive advantage, allowing you to act while others are still reacting.

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Elena Enache

Innovation and Global Growth, Speaker, Investor, Advisor and Board Member, Entrepreneur, EMBA
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For me, the real magic happens when you get curious. What if the 'tried and true' methods everyone swears by are actually holding us back? Asking those "what if's" or those questions the majority avoids, helps you get a larger perspective and broadens your horizon. And It's through this collaborative exploration of possibilities, not through adversarial debate, that we develop the most insightful plans – the kind that propel true leaders to the forefront.

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4 Learn Continuously

Strategic thinking also means being a lifelong learner. Understand that your education doesn't stop with a degree or a job title. Commit to learning new skills and technologies that can impact your field. Online courses, workshops, and even self-study can keep you at the forefront of your industry. By continuously learning, you'll adapt more easily to changes and be better equipped to anticipate future trends.

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5 Network Widely

Building a diverse network is crucial for strategic thinkers. Connect with individuals both inside and outside your industry. These relationships can provide insights into trends and changes that you might not have access to otherwise. Networking isn't just about collecting business cards; it's about fostering genuine relationships that can provide different perspectives and challenge your thinking. A strong network can be an invaluable resource for brainstorming and gaining early warnings about shifting paradigms.

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6 Implement Ideas

Finally, put your strategic thoughts into action. Start small by implementing new ideas in your work or personal projects. Learn from these experiences and adjust your approach as needed. Remember, strategic thinking is as much about execution as it is about ideation. By taking calculated risks and learning from the outcomes, you'll hone your ability to anticipate and capitalize on future trends, ensuring that your strategic thinking skills continue to grow and evolve.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Prasanna Amanan

Managing Director at Limendo
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There are two skills essential to bridge the gap when it comes to future trends a) Scenario Planning b) Systems Thinking and with regard to strategic thinking again holistic thinking and thinking in systems comes to our rescue. Beginning with Scenario Planning and also sometime paired with Backcasting, we learn the various emerging trends and their impact in the future. In case of Backcasting, if we assume a scenario will play out likely then we question ourselves what would make us competitive and best suited to leverage the scenario and then we work backwards filling the gap. Systems thinking when applied using the PESTEL lens can give deeper insights on possible/plausible scenarios, systems thinking will enhance strategic capabilities

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