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Research suggests that a key difference between a leader and a manager is the capacity to think and act from a bigger picture and long-term perspective. A key determinant of career success for many CSD professionals is their ability to identify new opportunities to add value in both their organizational and volunteer roles. In this webinar, participants will be introduced to strategic thinking concepts and strategies for identifying and developing innovative new ideas.

Learning Objectives

• Distinguish between thinking styles: creative, critical, and systems-oriented thinking
• Explore how to identify and frame strategic opportunities
• Explore and apply the SWOT analysis technique

Assessment Type

Self-assessment—Think about what you learned and report on the Completion Form how you will use your new knowledge.