Human Resources

Definition of the strategic thinking competency

 This competency involves considering internal and external information and data and assessing impact areas as part of decision making. 

Those competent in strategic thinking develop proactive, long-term perspectives and programs and capably translate the strategic vision to focused results-driven actions and measurable results.

Books and manuals

Click on a title to get the book details, including description, from the Library's catalog system.

• Strategy by Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration 
• Think Strategically by Andy Burce 
• The Forward-Focused Organization by Stephen C. Harper 
• The Leader of the Future 2 edited by Frances Hesselbein and Marshall Goldsmith 
• Becoming a Strategic Leader by Richard L. Hughes 
• Ten Rules for Strategic Innovators by Vijay Govindarajan 
• Improv Yourself by Joseph A. Keefe 
• Dare to Prepare by Ronald M. Shapiro

Electronic journal and newspaper articles

All electronic journals and newspaper articles can be searched via the County Library's online database.

• Devine, M. (2006). Creativity in the world of work. Peer Review, 8.2:8.
• Gabennesch, H. (2006). Critical thinking: what is it good for? (in fact, what is it?). Skeptical Inquirer, 30.2: 36.
• Gamlin, J., Yourd, R., and Patrick, V. (2007). Unlock creativity with "active" idea management. Research-Technology Management, 50.1: 13.
• Mangieri, J. (2008). Better thinking: An asset in any organization. Enhanced thinking ability yields more effective decision making, improved problem solving, better individual and group performance evaluations, and higher morale. (Culture of Bureaucracy). The Public Manager, 37.1:77.
• Mourkogiannis, N. (2007). Using purpose to drive innovation. Ivey Business Journal Online.
• Parnell, J., and Menefee, M (Spring 2007). The view changes at the top: Resolving differences in managerial perspectives on strategy. SAM Advanced Management Journal, 72.2: 4.
• Price, C., and Meyers, A (2006). The 12-step innovation roadmap: How to analyze and prioritize new business ideas. Physician Executive, 32.2: 52.
• Turner, J. (2007). Developing executive leadership in the public sector: government agencies can improve their management effectiveness through internal leadership development that nurtures key skills, behaviors, and knowledge. The Public Manager, 36.4: 50.