Building a Strategic Mindset

Please join us for our March Professional Development Event: 

Building a Strategic Mindset

Event Description:

In today's dynamic business landscape, strategic thinking has emerged as a crucial skill for leaders and teams to thrive. This thought-provoking presentation by Mary Rapaport, Chief Xceleration Officer, Strategist, and Strategy Coach at Xcelerate will equip leaders with the tools and insights to create powerful development plans to build strategic thinking muscle within their organization.

Mary will guide you through the essence of a strategic mindset, exploring its significance and why it has become a critical aspect of modern business success.  We will delve into the historical backdrop of the decline in strategic thinking, examining the economic, social, and other factors that have contributed to the de-prioritization of strategic thinking in the workplace.

Participants will learn practical and actionable approaches for developing the strategic capabilities of leaders and their teams. You will gain insights and ideas that can help you and your team build, think, and operate more strategically.

Key Takeaways:

• A clear understanding of how strategic thinking is essential to achieving business success.
• The ability to recognize how economic and social factors have historically limited the development of strategic thinkers and continue to shape today's business landscape.
• Insight into the drawbacks of maintaining a purely tactical focus and the benefits of shifting to a more strategic approach.
• Practical methods to explore and implement ways for work to make a greater strategic impact.
• An appreciation for the critical role that strategic and critical thinking skills play in driving modern business success.
• New strategies and approaches for leaders to develop and enhance strategic thinking within their teams.
• Techniques for embedding strategic thinking development seamlessly into your daily work and organizational environment.
• Skills to cultivate and nurture a culture that prioritizes strategic thinking, contributing to long-term organizational success.

About Mary Rapaport: Mary Rapaport, the founder of Xcelerate, brings over 20 years of experience in driving business outcomes and helping individuals perform at their best. As a learning strategist, consultant, and coach, she empowers others to elevate their thinking, increase their effectiveness, and make a greater impact. Connect with Mary on LinkedIn and visit her website for more information.