This course is part of the Strategic Thinking for Everyone Specialization

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Strategic Thinking for Everyone SpecializationArizona State University

About this Course

Planning will get you far, but only if you know what you’re planning for. To think strategically, you need to analyze insights and evaluate possible scenarios before building that strategy. It’s possible to eliminate some uncertainties and identify trends, but you need the right process. You’ll have to gain insights first, and then take a long look at what you have. With all the right information, you can start to make informed decisions about your next steps.
With the expertise of Dr. Timiebi Aganaba from the ASU School for the Future of Innovation in Society, the Strategic Thinking course will put the tools, knowledge and strategies to develop strategies directly into your hands. You’ll learn the fundamentals and get acquainted with your strategic toolkit. Then, you’ll directly apply them in hands-on scenarios.

Strategic thinking involves more than just coming up with a plan: You need to analyze the world around you. The trends and uncertainties that influence your situation will help you come to a decision and plan for scenarios ahead of time — skills that anyone can learn and apply anywhere. Take the next step of your strategic thinking journey today!

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Course 4 of 4 in the

Strategic Thinking for Everyone Specialization

Approx. 7 hours to complete

English

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Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

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Course 4 of 4 in the

Strategic Thinking for Everyone Specialization

Approx. 7 hours to complete

English

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27 Courses

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Arizona State University

Arizona State University has developed a new model for the American Research University, creating an institution that is committed to excellence, access and impact. ASU measures itself by those it includes, not by those it excludes. ASU pursues research that contributes to the public good, and ASU assumes major responsibility for the economic, social and cultural vitality of the communities that surround it.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

12 minutes to complete

Welcome to Strategic Thinking!

12 minutes to complete

1 reading

Week2

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Scenario planning via case studies

2 hours to complete

3 readings

Week3

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Outthinking potential problems

2 hours to complete

3 readings

Week4

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Evaluating possible scenarios

2 hours to complete

3 readings

About the Strategic Thinking for Everyone Specialization

By the end of the specialization, you will be able to:

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