An Introduction to Strategic Thinking

Applying strategic thinking in day-to-day public sector work

An Introduction to Strategic Thinking

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Capability Building at The PSC

capabilities@thepsc.co.uk
020 3965 2033

2 days, in-person or virtual

An Introduction to Strategic Thinking is for staff from operational backgrounds who need to apply a strategic mindset to their role. The course supports participants to:

  • Understand strategic context
  • Articulate strategic issues
  • Apply strategic thinking in their work

Over two days, the course introduces a toolkit for strategic thinking, problem solving, planning and change management.

Participants develop skills in:

  • Understanding the strategic context of challenging environments
  • Articulating a strategic issue using SCQA
  • Defining a problem
  • Breaking down & structuring a problem
  • Developing hypotheses
  • Planning their work
  • Appraising options
  • Engaging & influencing stakeholders
  • Communicating with purpose
"The course is very relevant to our policy making work. The tools will be an especially useful way to bring the course content into my work."


Peter Tuhumwire, Hydrogen Transport Policy Lead, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

"Very helpful tools and engaging instructors; fellow participants were colleagues who I work closely with on a day to day basis which allowed for the exercises to be tangibly applied to shared problems we are facing. "


Jamie Freeman, Hydrogen Demand Strategy Lead, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

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