Clients leverage Greg Githens’ expertise through 1:1 coaching. Greg provides the coaching by phone, Skype/Zoom, email, and in-person discussions.  The goal is to achieve the best fit for the needs of an individual.

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WORKSHOP

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How to Think Strategically & Apply Business Acumen:

 Introduction, Examples, and Pragmatic Tools

Workshop Facilitator: Greg Githens, PMP

419-424-1164

This seminar provides clients/participants with the building blocks and the motivation to develop the strategic thinking. Strategic thinking is often confused with other similar types of thinking, and even with the concept of strategic planning. This workshop will help you understand the characteristics and purposes of each.

The ability to think strategically is the number 1 skills gap, as found in a survey of executives concerned about developing talent in the next generation of leaders.  This unique seminar will help the learner recognize the knowledge and attitude held by strategic thinkers, and develop skills for practice of all elements of strategic thinking.

The benefits include:

• Individuals gain a more strategic mindset, and the skill in identifying and articulating insights that are useful for strategy development
• Individuals gain recognition and visibility as valued contributors
• Organizations improve at identifying opportunity, creating business value, and executing actions that create strategic advantage
• Organizations can develop or enhance its talent pipeline

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Module 0 – Introduction

Module 1 – Thinking, In- and Out-of-the-Box

Module 2 – Value Creation & Business Models Innovation

Module 3 – VUCA 

Module 4 – Insights are the Secret Sauce of Strategy

Module 5 –  Detecting Pockets of the Future

Module 6 – Personal Development and Action Plan

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Accolades…

“I really enjoyed your class.  It was a stretch for me since I haven’t really studied strategic thinking.  I learned a lot and your class left me with a lot to think about. I particularly enjoyed how you wove real-life examples and relevant movie clips in to reinforce your message.”

“I think the class was well worth my time. It left me with a lot to think about, not only with my own career, but what can I do to move our company forward.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can you tailor or customize How to Think Strategically & Apply Business Acumen for my organization?

A: Yes. I can tailor both the content and the delivery to meet the needs of the client and the audience.

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Q: How long is the class?

A: 1 to 3 days, depending on the needs of the client. (Also, see the answer to the previous FAQ.)

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Q: Do you offer this course to the public via open enrollment?

A: Yes. There are offerings in 2020 in Pittsburgh, Chicago, and San Diego. You can register through PMI Seminars World.  Note the course title: How to Think Strategically & Apply Business Acumen.

Watch for future offerings; hopefully, in Florida, Texas, California, Minnesota, and District of Columbia. Let me know if you are interested in attending or in co-sponsoring the class.

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Q: Do you offer other workshops and seminars?

A: Yes. I have courses in Leading Strategic Initiatives, Program/Project Management, Capturing Customer Requirements, and Effective Decisions Under Risk.