Charles Good interviews Dr. Julia Sloan, who is the author of the definitive book, Learning to Think Strategically, (Best Business Book of the Year, Financial Times), is widely recognized for her pioneering work on the application of complex cognitive theory to everyday global strategic thinking practice.
Her work draws upon more than two decades of her own corporate experience in Asia, Africa, Middle East, Europe and North America. Julia teaches at Columbia University and has lectured at some of the premier academic institutions including: MIT, Harvard University, and Princeton University.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:15 Julia’s background
03:42 Strategic thinking
04:32 Strategic thinking vs strategic planning
08:03 Seven year study on executives
10:48 Preparation stage
13:14 Experience stage
19:20 Re-evaluation stage
22:20 Having an imagination
23:06 Having a broad perspective
25:33 Ability to juggle
27:34 Dealing with things you have no control over
30:15 Strong desire to win
31:38 Key takeaway
33:20 Conclusion