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How do you become more strategic?

Founder life and leadership1 min readSam Page

Something I've asked myself many times over the years. Here are three simple principles you can follow.

In a recent HBR article, Rich Howarth shared his three simple principles that have helped many managers/leaders move from being tactical, to more strategic.

  1. Acumen - ability to understand a situation and generate new ideas.

Step back, look at the situation, and think of different ways todo things.

  1. Allocation - ability to plan against goals and distribute resources.

Focus finite resources on the right activity to achieve your goals.

  1. Action - ability to successfully implement your strategy.

Collaboration and execution in disciplined way.

It's a great short read for anyone wanting some simple advice on how to be more strategic. Link in comments.

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# How do you become more strategic?

Something I've asked myself many times over the years. Here are three simple principles you can follow.

In a recent HBR article, Rich Howarth shared his three simple principles that have helped many managers/leaders move from being tactical, to more strategic.

1. Acumen - ability to understand a situation and generate new ideas.

Step back, look at the situation, and think of different ways todo things.

2. Allocation - ability to plan against goals and distribute resources.

Focus finite resources on the right activity to achieve your goals.

3. Action - ability to successfully implement your strategy.

Collaboration and execution in disciplined way.

It's a great short read for anyone wanting some simple advice on how to be more strategic. Link in comments.