'font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>by Lynn Lopez
Strategic thinking is both an approach and a frame of mind. It is an approach that allows you to see situations and conditions as systems. You see the big picture. You look at the elements in that big picture. You become aware of the interdependent nature of each element that makes up the whole picture. You observe the dynamism involved in the relationships. Once you have looked at the big picture, then you shift your focus on the specifics of the elements. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each element? You figure out ways to enhance the strengths and improve the weaknesses. At the same time, you make contingency plans to address any unexpected conditions that might arise.
