Get Your Career In Gear

Creating a Strategic Thinking Game Plan

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
A vision
without a
strategy
remains
an illusion.

- Lee Bolman
 Get Pre-Training
The Gears Going Questionnaire
Questionnaire

TASK: Student Workbook Page 1

 What is Strategic Thinking?

Strategic thinking is “a process that defines

the manner in which people think about,
assess, view, and create the future
for themselves and others.”

It’s time to strategically rethink the way

you envision your career development!
 How Does This Apply To Me?

Thinking strategically will help you plan for

your future and guide your career.

 Get ahead
 Rethink
 Set Goals
 Ask Questions
 Close Gaps
4 Strategic Thinking Principles

KNOW THINK

ACT SPEAK
Principle 1: KNOW

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 Principle 1: KNOW

Observe & Explore

 Big picture
 Gain insight
 Seek trends
 Be proactive
 Know your value
 Principle 1: KNOW

Analyze
 Passions
 Dream jobs
 Current & future lifestyle
 Strengths & weaknesses
 KNOW: Skills Checklist

TASK: Student Workbook Page 2

Principle 2: THINK

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 Principle 2: THINK

Tactics to Strategically Think:

1. Questions
2. Stages
3. Realistic
4. Gap
 THINK: Scenarios

TASK: Student Workbook Page 4

Principle 3: SPEAK

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 Principle 3: SPEAK

Reach Out to Others

► Identify trusted peers
► Cultivate strategic relationships
► Seek out career mentors
 SPEAK: Ask for Feedback

TASK: Student Workbook Page 6

Principle 4: ACT

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 Principle 4: ACT

Take Action:
 Career plan
 Next steps
 Timelines
 Accountability
 ACT – Career Game Plan

TASK: Student Workbook Page 8

A goal without a plan is a wish.

 Principle 4: ACT

Tools for Continued Success

 Make time
 Get involved
 Develop external reputation
Summary

KNOW THINK

ACT SPEAK
 Gauge Your Growth Questionnaire

TASK: Student Workbook Page 9