COR 290 - Strategic Thinking: Skills for Professionals

Course Description

Strategic thinking is a critical skill that most organizations look for when hiring employees. The ability to see how the bigger picture aligns with everyday actions is key for a successful organization.

In this course, you’ll delve into the core concepts and processes of strategic thinking. Discover why this skill is essential for planning and executing actions that drive big-picture objectives, and gain practical insights to apply in real-world scenarios.

Course Details

Upon the completion of this course, successful students will be able to:

• Identify strategic thinking competencies and essential practices
• Explore strategic thinking concepts and processes
• Analyze how you can apply strategic thinking to work projects and add value to your organization's strategic plans
• Recognize the purpose of strategic thinking and its importance to individuals and an organization

Topics of Instruction

• Components of strategic thinking
• Measuring strategic thinking at work
• Tools that support the strategic thinking process
• A practical strategic thinking model to apply at work