Learn how to anticipate change, evaluate options, and develop high-impact strategies. This course helps professionals think critically and plan confidently for future scenarios using tested frameworks and data-informed insights.
This course empowers learners to prepare for uncertainty and make decisions with confidence. Through scenario planning, SWOT analysis, and logical modeling, this course teaches how to analyze data, challenge assumptions, and shape outcomes. Whether you're leading an organization, team, or personal project, this course gives you the tools to build resilient, actionable strategies for real-world problems.
In this module, you will delve into the foundational aspects of strategic thinking by exploring scenario planning through the lens of case studies. You will learn how to analyze past events and current trends to identify causes and resources, perform in-depth case studies to extract valuable insights, and practice applying these techniques to real-world situations. This module will equip you with the skills to understand complex scenarios and derive actionable intelligence for future planning.
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1个作业7个插件
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1个作业•总计10分钟
Quiz: Scenario planning via case studies•10分钟
7个插件•总计56分钟
Scenario planning via case studies: Causes and resources•5分钟
Scenario planning via case studies: Performing case studies for insights•5分钟
Practice the solution: Case studies and insights•20分钟
Job aid: Finding insights from case studies•3分钟
Reflect on the solution: Scenario planning via case studies•10分钟
A picture of the past: Key takeaways•3分钟
Apply the solution: Analyzing case studies•10分钟
Outthinking potential problems
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This module focuses on developing your ability to anticipate and mitigate potential problems before they arise. You will learn to identify the causes and resources related to emerging issues, analyze major issue factors, and map axes of uncertainty. By understanding how to proactively identify and assess risks, you will be better prepared to navigate complex challenges and ensure more resilient strategic outcomes.
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1个作业7个插件
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1个作业•总计10分钟
Quiz: Outthinking potential problems•10分钟
7个插件•总计46分钟
Outthinking potential problems: Causes and resources•5分钟
Outthinking potential problems: Analyzing major issue factors•5分钟
Practice the solution: Mapping axes of uncertainty•10分钟
Job aid: Analyze trends to discover driving forces•3分钟
Reflect on the solution: Outthinking potential problems•10分钟
Come what may, you’re prepared: Key takeaways•3分钟
Apply the solution: Mapping out levels of uncertainty•10分钟
Evaluating possible scenarios
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In this module, you will gain proficiency in evaluating various possible scenarios using strategic analytical tools. You will learn to conduct a comprehensive SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) to assess the viability and implications of different future possibilities. This module will enhance your decision-making capabilities by providing a structured approach to scenario evaluation.
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1个作业7个插件
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1个作业•总计10分钟
Quiz: Evaluating possible scenarios•10分钟
7个插件•总计45分钟
Evaluating possible scenarios: Causes and resources•5分钟
Evaluating possible scenarios: Evaluating with a SWOT analysis•4分钟
Practice the solution: Conducting a strategic SWOT analysis•10分钟
Job aid: Using a SWOT analysis•3分钟
Reflect on the solution: Evaluating possible scenarios•10分钟
Using the good and the bad: Key takeaways•3分钟
Apply the solution: Using a SWOT analysis to evaluate a scenario•10分钟
Developing strategies
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This module focuses on the critical process of developing robust and effective strategies. You will learn how to form strategies based on core values, ensuring alignment with organizational principles and long-term goals. Through practical exercises, you will gain the skills to articulate and implement strategies that are not only innovative but also deeply rooted in a clear understanding of purpose and values.
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1个作业7个插件
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1个作业•总计10分钟
Quiz: Developing strategies•10分钟
7个插件•总计48分钟
Developing strategies: Causes and resources•6分钟
Developing strategies: Forming a strategy by its values•3分钟
Practice the solution: Forming a strategy by its values•13分钟
Job aid: Forming a strategy by its values•3分钟
Reflect on the solution: Developing strategies•10分钟
Thinking toward a goal: Key takeaways•3分钟
Apply the solution: Forming your own strategy•10分钟
Course conclusion
第 5 单元•6分钟 后完成
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This concluding module includes an end-of-course survey to gather your valuable feedback, ensuring continuous improvement of our educational offerings, and marking the successful culmination of your strategic thinking development.
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