Strategy Development.

As a leader, mastering the skill of strategy development is essential for achieving organizational goals and staying ahead of the competition. Developing an effective strategy requires an understanding of the organization's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, as well as a clear vision of where the organization wants to go and how it will get there.

To help leaders develop their strategy development skills, the Leadership in Focus team has curated a list of books and articles on this topic. These resources provide practical guidance and insights into the strategy development process, including how to conduct strategic analysis, create a mission statement, set strategic goals, and implement and monitor a strategy over time.

By using these resources, leaders can gain a deeper understanding of the strategy development process and learn how to develop and implement effective strategies that drive success for their organization. So if you're looking to develop your strategy development skills and take your leadership to the next level, the resources on the Leadership in Focus website are a great place to start.

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Videos to inspire your strategic thinking skills.

Simon Sinek on How to Improve Strategic Thinking

In Chapter 14 of 16 in his 2012 Capture Your Flag interview, author and public speaker Simon Sinek answers "How Do You Make Strategic Thinking More Implementation Friendly?" To Sinek it comes down to language and the importance of using words people understand. When the language is simple, the directive becomes clear to everyone and can be more easily followed and implemented.

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz: How to be Strategic Thinkers | Inc.

Howard Schultz sits down with Inc. to discuss how leaders should utilize strategic thinking to go further. Schultz offers suggestions for habits that all strategic thinkers need to use to their advantage.

A.G Lafley Defines Effective Business Strategy

Former P&G CEO shares leadership, brand and marketing insights from his new book, 'Playing to Win.'