thinking strategically

• step back from day-to-day activity and assess work more broadly

• understand how different areas of work connect and influence each other

• recognise patterns, trends and underlying causes

• take a clearer view of direction and longer-term impact

• approach situations with more structure and perspective

This is a practical, structured masterclass built around shared scenarios and individual application.

Participants first work through a common case to explore what strategic thinking looks like in practice: stepping back from the immediate issue, understanding the wider context and identifying what sits underneath the situation.

They then apply the same thinking to their own work, testing their perspective with others and building a clearer view of what is happening, why it is happening and what it may lead to next.

The masterclass finishes with each participant identifying a clearer strategic perspective and a practical next step they can take forward.

• Half-day masterclass (3.5 hours)

• Can be extended to a full day to cover additional objectives

• Delivered in-person or virtually

• Mixed groups from across teams

• Level set to match the group on the day

• Up to 20 participants

• From £1,800 per session

09:30 – 09:45
Introduction and context
What strategic thinking looks like in everyday work

09:45 – 10:30
Working through a shared scenario
Stepping back from the immediate issue to see the bigger picture

10:30 – 11:15
Looking at the wider context
Understanding connections, causes and likely implications

11:15 – 11:30
Break

11:30 – 12:15
Applying to your own work
Testing assumptions and broadening perspective through discussion

12:15 – 12:45
From operational detail to strategic view
Identifying what matters, why it matters and how to horizon-scan what may come next

12:45 – 13:00
Key takeaways and application