STRIVING TOWARDS WHAT'S POSSIBLE
WHILE BRIDGING TO THE PRESENT
"Leaders with great Strategic Thinking strengths are the ones who keep us all focused on what could be. They are constantly absorbing and analyzing information and helping the team make better decisions. People with strength in this domain continually stretch our thinking for the future."
Gallup CliftonStrengths
Strategic Minded
3 of my 5 of top CliftonStrengths are strategic based
Strategic Methodology Sample
Research and fact based methods to bring strategy to life
1.
LEARNER
People exceptionally talented in the Learner theme have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. The process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites them.
2.
STRATEGIC
People exceptionally talented in the Strategic theme create alternative ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario, they can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues.
3.
INPUT
People exceptionally talented in the Input theme have a need to collect and archive. They may accumulate information, ideas, artifacts or even relationships.
4.
WOO
People exceptionally talented in the Woo theme love the challenge of meeting new people and winning them over. They derive satisfaction from breaking the ice and making a connection with someone.
5.
INDIVIDUALIZATION
People exceptionally talented in the Individualization theme are intrigued with the unique qualities of each person. They have a gift for figuring out how different people can work together productively.
FIRST WHO, THEN WHAT
Having the right team members is the first and arguably most important part of building strategy. Having the right people allows for teams to have the most impact and represent different viewpoints while avoiding dysfunction.
DEFINING THE WHY
Defining the "why" behind each team member not only builds camaraderie but fuels team cohesion and transparency, leading to healthy debate and progress. It also lays a foundation for shared language and clear expectations.
MAPPING THE SYSTEM
Many organizations and teams dive right into building a program, product, etc. without fully understanding the system they are working within. Taking a systems thinking approach helps prevent breakdowns and deal breakers.
BUILDING THE CORE
The first few stages prepare a solid foundation for the organization, program, product, etc. to be built upon. Teams then get into the nuts and bolts of what they're building and have a strong background to lean back on.
RESULTS
30% PROGRAM ADOPTION ACROSS REGIONAL CHAPTERS
After a month of weekly planning sessions NAAAP Self-Care & Wellness was able to deliver and implement a national program roll out. Within one month of launch, 40% of Association chapters signed up to host programs.
5.7% ANNUAL NATIONAL PROGRAM GROWTH
Working across a network of National, Section, and District contacts, the Tennis On Campus program was able to grow on an annual basis while a universal registration process was developed, tested, and rolled out.
SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH OF A NONPROFIT CHAPTER
Using this strategic structure, the Orlando chapter of NAAAP was created. Strategic planning, governance, and succession planning were also conducted after launch.