How to Think Strategically. Greg Githens

      FIGURES

       1-1 An example of pictorial ambiguity. Can you see the two faces?

       1-2 Characteristics of a reasonable person.

       1-3 An example of celebrating action over thoughtfulness.

       2-1 A five-part template for writing strategy, originating from collective beliefs, choices, and adaptations.

       2-2 A discontinuity may (or may not) trigger a chaotic, large-scale effect.

       2-3 Many people tend to narrow frame and set goals.

       3-1 The four pillars of strategic thinking.

       3-2 Strategic thinking shares some but not all characteristics with other styles of thinking.

       3-3 The four X-factors of strategic thinking.

       4-1 The quest narrative archetype is one where the protagonist leaves the ordinary to enter the special world.

       4-2 The microskill of reflection guides the progression to competence and mastery.

       4-3 The microskills of strategic thinking. The last eight are introduced in later chapters.

       5-1 The strategic thinking map and the operational thinking map.

       5-2 Process strengthens operational aspirations and enhances focus on the present.

       5-3 Find shared landmarks and use them as a bridge from the operations thinking map to the strategic thinking map.

       6-1 A depiction of strategy from the fuzzy front end into action.

       7-1 The three horizons.

       7-2 The three horizons have implications for strategy.

       7-3 The three horizons, prevalence, and strategic fit.

       7-4 Example scenario.

       8-1 Strategic fit for IBM as a dynamic concept.

       8-2 A framework for strategic decisions and tactical decisions, with an example from IBM.

       9-1 The ladder of inference, with elements of insights.

       10-1 Helpful questions and concepts for developing perspective.

       11-1 Two shoulder angels.

       12-1 In a dyad, each person shares her perspective and discovers areas of agreement and disagreement.