Simplification and Conceptual Thinking

Learn one of the most critical qualities of a Strategic Thinker: the ability to Simplify

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Strategy
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In-person, Virtual
Duration
Half-day
Simplification and Conceptual Thinking

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One of the hallmarks of a masterful strategic thinker is the ability to make complex issues more comprehensible. Complexity and ambiguity can overwhelm and frustrate even the most seasoned minds. Without a clear, digestible perspective, people tend to fall into resignation or resort to oversimplification—neither of which leads to successful or acceptable outcomes.

So, how does one master the art of simplification? That's exactly what we will uncover in this Masterclass. Leveraging years of experience in guiding organizations through their thorniest strategic challenges, we'll teach you the art of simplification and conceptual thinking. We equip you with a toolkit of robust approaches that have stood the test of time.

Through hands-on work with real-life cases, participants will learn to extract the essential insights from the surrounding noise, crafting coherent perspectives on intrinsically complex issues. 

This powerful ability to simplify extends well beyond problem-solving—it's a critical tool for communication and influence. Stakeholders, burdened by complexity themselves, value leaders who can make the complex simple, without stripping away its significance. Join us to become that leader.

  • At the start, we discuss the unique trades of complexity, and what sets it apart from 'mere' complicated issues. 
  • Next, we'll do a deep-dive into the power tools strategic thinkers use to work through intrinsically complex issues.
  • In subgroups, you'll practice on a number of cases that represent highly complex matters. You'll discuss your results and receive direct feedback from an experienced strategy consultant.
  • We close off reflecting on the approach, and seek further opportunities for you to practice and strengthen this critical strategic muscle
  • Understand the particular characteristics of complexity
  • Explore and master the powerful tools and techniques that seasoned strategic thinkers 
  • Practice on several real-life strategic challenges, applying what you've learned iand receive feedback from an experienced boardroom consultant
  • Reflect on the process of conceptual thinking, and how to build understandable perspectives that do justice to the complexity of the matter, but that are easier to comprehend
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