A strategy is not a strategy unless it creates action. Organizationally a strategy is different from vision, mission, goals, priorities, and plans. It is the result of choices stakeholders make, on where to play and how to win, to create long-term sustainable value.
How can a strategic mindset help focus your actions? Every year goals are documented and thought about for a brief period of time. A strategic mindset helps to shape your goals and actions but more importantly it creates a certain level of creativity.
Challenge convention of what will change versus what will not change. Ask yourself in terms of your stakeholders what you will do differently in supporting them this coming year. You can start by asking what needs to be different then proceed on identifying where you need to change.
What is your strategy? Apply to your daily outlook on your professional and personal life.
