Shaping strategic thought

As an executive level manager in the Australian Public Service (APS) you are required to demonstrate capabilities in shaping strategic thought through inspiring a sense of purpose and direction, focussing strategically, harnessing information and opportunities and showing judgement and commonsense. Shaping strategic thought connects these capabilities with your everyday workplace realities and will assist your ability to make more effective strategic decisions.

Program overview

understanding and applying strategic thought under the APS Integrated Leadership System (ILS) model
discussing the language of strategic thinking
applying elements of strategic thinking
analysing environmental scanning and best practice models and tools
anticipating the consequences and trade-offs of your actions
exploring strategic persuasion and influence

Participant benefits

stimulates your thinking about strategic influence and persuasion
enhances your knowledge of the process of strategic decision making
develops your understanding of the impact of strategic decisions
provides insights into the importance of individual factors
instils confidence for making decisions with limited information

Who should attend

EL 1–2*
*Recommended target audience may vary outside the ACT

Further information

For further information on programs, events and seminars delivered nationally, please contact 02 6202 3522 or email nationalcalendarteam@apsc.gov.au.

Terms and conditions

For cancellation and transfer terms and conditions please visit http://www.apsc.gov.au/learn/cancellation.htm.