The Strategic Pivot: Seeing the Big Picture

Small Talk with RainKraft - Career-lifting Conversations

Join Coach Subha Chandrasekaran as she introduces this season's focus on the non-linear nature of career growth. Whether you're a mid-management professional, a leader in transition, or someone early in your career looking to accelerate your growth, this season is designed to provide you with actionable insights and inspiration.

In this episode, Subha and Hasita discuss the importance of strategic thinking and big picture vision in professional life. They draw inspiration from Roger Federer's commencement speech and emphasize that strategic thinking is a skill that can be developed over time. They encourage listeners to create time for strategic thinking, assess their current situation, and start building the skill. They also highlight the need to step back from day-to-day tasks and focus on the larger goals and vision. The episode concludes with the suggestions to foster strategic thinking.

Chapters

00:00 When you need to get Strategic!

06:31 The Daunting Nature of Strategic Thinking

09:52 Creating Time for Strategic Thinking

13:04 Assessing Your Current Situation and Strengths

14:08 Staying Informed about Industry Trends

19:00 Wrap Up

What You’ll Learn:

• The definitions of big picture thinking and strategic visioning
• Common challenges managers face when developing these skills
• Practical tips for cultivating big picture thinking and strategic visioning
• Real-life examples of successful transitions from managerial to strategic leadership roles

References:

• 2024 Commencement Address by Roger Federer at Dartmouth on YouTube
• FEDERER: Twelve Final Days on Prime Video

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