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    Strategic Thinking

    Course Prefix and NumberPSN 933
    Interest AreasOrganizational Excellence

    Course Description

    Given the complex and ever-changing nature of our world, leaders need to have agile mindsets and be prepared to think in new ways. This session focuses on developing a strategic mindset by continuously collecting and assimilating information and finding relevance in how it affects an organization's current and future performance potential. We reinforce that this is an interdependent process that requires both analysis and creativity, using tools and strategies including SWOT analysis, reframing, visioning, and systems thinking.

    Learning Outcomes

    After completing this session, participants will be able to:
    • Describe the boundaries, challenges, and changing nature of strategic leadership.
    • Use frameworks and tools that foster big picture thinking to analyze, evaluate, and solve problems.
    • Identify factors in the internal, external, and global business environment, and analyze how they impact leadership in organizations.

    Credential

    At the successful conclusion of this microcredential program, participants will receive a digital badge/certificate from Syracuse University, College of Professional Studies, which can be shared on LinkedIn or any digital media, and which will provide complete detail on information learned and competencies gained throughout the program.

    Sponsoring Department Contact Information

    If you have any questions regarding this course, please contact the College of Professional Studies Office of Microcredentials atmicrocredential@syr.edu or 315.443.2588.

    Next Steps

    This is one component of a larger curriculum of professional development offerings we can arrange for organizational leaders. We can use a variety of such building blocks to create a custom program for your organization that is tuned to your specific needs, timing and level of learners. Contact us to learn how we can create such a program for your organization by emailing us directly at microcredential@syr.edu. You can also choose the "Request Information" option to provide us your contact information, and we will respond to you to learn more.

    If you are interested in taking this course for yourself instead of arranging a custom organizational program, please choose the "Request Information" option to provide us your contact information, and we will respond to you to learn more.

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