Objective:
The objective of this lesson is to empower learners with strategic approaches to developing and enhancing high-value skills through careful planning and forethought. By the end of this lesson, participants should be able to apply strategic planning techniques to improve high-value skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, leadership, and technical proficiency, enabling them to excel in personal and professional endeavors.
Comprehensive Content Overview:
High-value skills are those that offer significant benefits in the workplace and personal development. These can include technical abilities specific to a field, soft skills like communication and leadership, and cognitive abilities such as critical thinking and problem-solving. Strategic planning involves setting goals, analyzing current situations, and devising systematic approaches to achieve long-term objectives.
In-depth Explanations with Actionable Insights:
Strategic Planning for Problem-Solving: Problem-solving is a high-value skill that benefits from strategic approaches. For example, the ‘5 Whys’ technique involves asking “why” five times to get to the root cause of a problem.
Example: Problem: Sales are declining. 1. Why are sales declining? – The new product is not selling well. 2. Why is the new product not selling well? – Customers find it too complex. 3. Why do customers find it complex? – It has many features that are not explained clearly. 4. Why are the features not explained clearly? – The user manual is too ...
