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Arizona State University

Strategic Thinking

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!

Status: Trend Analysis
Status: Complex Problem Solving
Course7 hours

Featured reviews

SM

5.0Reviewed Apr 7, 2025

Amazing content with practical case studies. Overall, it was a good learning experience.

SB

5.0Reviewed Mar 19, 2025

Takeaway: Not all tasks or goals are equally important. Strategic thinking helps prioritize what matters most.

ON

5.0Reviewed Feb 4, 2024

I really enjoyed in this course, and learned a lot about strategic thinking, and how to apply them in real work life. Thanks for all for their great effort!

VM

4.0Reviewed Nov 28, 2024

Helpful both in your professional life and personal life too!

NM

4.0Reviewed Jan 30, 2025

More Practical Case studies / Examples may please added

FB

5.0Reviewed Apr 1, 2024

An excellent course that is well-written and easy to follow.

OT

5.0Reviewed Jun 23, 2025

I reall like this course of strategic thinking. this course make me insight understanding about plan and consider of win-win strategy.

SH

5.0Reviewed Aug 5, 2024

Such a great training I've experienced. Thanks Coursera for helping me achieve this program!

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