January 2019 Immersion Presentation by Patrick Ainsworth Ed

January 2019 Immersion, Presentation by Patrick Ainsworth, Ed. D. Faculty EDOL program STRATEGIC THINKING

AGENDA � Strategy � Assessment of yourself � Strategic thinking � TCP and EDOL 708 �Q & A

STACKING PUZZLE � Form groups of six people � Layout three note cards; one on the left, one in the middle, and one on the right � Count off 1 thru 6 with your group then each person writes that number on the back of their hand � Now stack your hand that is marked on top of each other, with 6 on the bottom up to 1 on the top on the card on the left

STACKING PUZZLE CONTINUED � Each group is to restack your numbered hands in the exact same order using only these moves: -Move only one hand at a time -Move a hand onto another hand or onto an empty note card -Move only the top hand on a stack -Never move a hand on top of a lower numbered hand 12 minutes

STACKING PUZZLE QUESTIONS � Was there any strategy involved? � Did someone layout a plan or approach to pursue or was it trial and error? � Was their approach challenged? How and why? � Did you have to backtrack in order to go forward? � What can be learned about collaboration and communication? About strategy?

WHAT IS STRATEGY? � Strategos – Homer � Strategy is a plan of action designed to achieve a specific goal or series of goals within an organizational framework � What is strategic thinking? To systematically seek out and test strategies that can promote the success of an organization or group.

WHAT HOW � Goals � Strategies � Objectives � Tactics STRATEGIC THINKING ADDRESSES TWO MAJOR QUESTIONS: WHAT & HOW

QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER � Form a group of 3 -4 people and discuss the following questions:

STRATEGIC THINKING � How central is strategic thinking to being a transformational leader? � Will you need strategic thinking skills to successfully complete the transformational change project? � 6 minutes

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE STRATEGIC THINKER? A. Natural intuition B. Knowing the core tools and how to implement them C. Tremendous knowledge of your field of work D. Natural analytical skills E. At least 10 years of experience leading strategic efforts

SIX HABITS OF SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIC THINKERS* � Anticipate [identify and monitor change drivers] � Think Critically � Interpret � Decide � Align � Learn * http: //www. inc. com/paul-schoemaker/6 -habits-of-strategic-thinkers. html

CHANGE STARTS WITH US

A MATTER OF CHOICE On paper or your laptop number 1 -3 � Identify 3 things you feel you cannot accomplish with your intended TCP, start the sentence with “I can’t” � Now re-write those sentences but start them with “I won’t” � See the difference in perception? Is there a narrator in your mind leading you to say “I can’t”? � Now re-write the sentences and start them with “I will”. Identify one thing you can do to impact the thing you perceive is holding back the TCP effort. � Discuss with partner (10 minutes) �

TCP DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION SEQUENCE EDOL 707 Identify TCP Form Team (706) Internal Scan Plan-to-Plan EDOL 708 External Scan SWOT Vision Goals & Strategies TCP Strategic Plan EDOL 709 EDOL 780 Develop TCP Evaluation Plan Implement TCP Conduct Formative Evaluation EDOL 724 Collect & Analyze Data Conduct Summative Evaluation Update Strategic Plan

KEY ELEMENTS OF EDOL 708 � External Analysis � SWOT – Week 4, April 1 -5 � Distinguishing between operational vs strategic issues � Writing strategic goals and related strategies � Developing a Vision for your TCP � Developing an implementation plan � Putting together a focused, relevant strategic plan for your TCP effort

QUESTIONS?

REFERENCES � Miller, B. C. (2004), Quick Team-Building Activities for Busy Managers. American Management Association, New York-N. Y. � Source: Boundless. “What is Strategy? . ” Boundless Management. Boundless, 08 Aug. 2016. Retrieved 07 Dec. 2016 from https: //www. boundless. com/management/textbo oks/boundless-management-textbook/strategicmanagement-12/strategic-management-86/what -is-strategy-415 -1550