Enhance my thinking
Join me on my efforts to enhance my critical thinking and improve my strategic leadership.
We can all learn to get better at our critical thinking to improve our strategic leadership.
Right now I’m focusing my development on three core themes.
I want to help myself and others make the best possible decisions in a complex world.
I work in Science and Technology managing sub portfolios of research. Making good decisions for the long term is the key part of my role, and I want to ensure my critical thinking remains sharp. This site is my space to explore some of themes important to me.
Why does it matter?
There are a whole host of reasons why I want to enhance my critical thinking. Here are what others think…
“Evaluating plans, understanding risk, organizing thoughts and creating action steps requires leaders to bring their whole selves and think critically.” (Gallup – What makes a good leader)
“The ability to think, reason and make sound decisions is a vital skill for the workplace – and crucial for employees who want to do well and advance…” (Richard Wainer, Head of Education and Skills at CBI)
“…self-awareness allows leaders to manage their emotions effectively, ensuring personal feelings do not cloud judgment or hinder decision-making.” (Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Senior fellow, Harvard University)
“…executives on average spend almost 40 percent of their time making decisions…And 60 percent say that the time spent making decisions is poorly used.” (Leigh Weiss, McKinsey)