Course Information
Strategic Thinking Skills
Strategic Thinking Skills
Strengthen the ability to analyze business context, evaluate internal capability, identify priorities and translate strategy into practical actions.
Table of Contents
1. Course Introduction
Strategic Thinking Skills is increasingly important as organizations need practical capability that connects strategy, daily execution and measurable results. Without a structured approach, teams often rely on experience alone, making outcomes inconsistent and difficult to sustain.
This course provides the concepts, tools and practice needed to strengthen strategic thinking. Participants learn how to analyze current situations, select appropriate methods and apply them to realistic workplace cases.
The program is designed for practical application. Through discussion, exercises and guided reflection, participants build a clear action orientation and prepare to transfer learning into their own work environment.
2. Learning Objectives
- Explain the core principles and business value of strategic thinking.
- Analyze current practices, gaps and risks related to strategic thinking mindset.
- Use practical tools and templates to apply business context and trend analysis in workplace situations.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders and communicate expectations clearly during implementation.
- Handle common obstacles, deviations or resistance without losing focus on objectives.
- Build an action plan to apply, monitor and sustain improvements after the course.
3. Target Participants
- Business Leaders, Managers and Department HeadsNeed to translate objectives into execution, manage people and improve team performance.
- Middle Managers, Supervisors and Team LeadersDirectly assign work, monitor progress, support employees and handle day-to-day performance issues.
- Project Leaders and Cross-Functional CoordinatorsNeed to align priorities, coordinate stakeholders and ensure follow-through across teams.
- HR, L&D and High-Potential ProfessionalsWant to strengthen practical management capability for current or future leadership roles.
4. Course Content
The six-part course content covers strategic thinking mindset, business context and trend analysis, internal capability and competitive advantage, strategic options and priorities, turning strategy into actions and KPIs and strategic thinking practice plan, moving from foundation to practical workplace application.
PART 01 Strategic Thinking Mindset
- Define strategic thinking mindset and its role in strategic thinking.
- Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
- Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
- Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
- Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
- Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
- Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
- Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
PART 02 Business Context And Trend Analysis
- Define business context and trend analysis and its role in strategic thinking.
- Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
- Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
- Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
- Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
- Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
- Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
- Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
PART 03 Internal Capability And Competitive Advantage
- Define internal capability and competitive advantage and its role in strategic thinking.
- Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
- Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
- Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
- Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
- Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
- Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
- Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
PART 04 Strategic Options And Priorities
- Define strategic options and priorities and its role in strategic thinking.
- Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
- Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
- Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
- Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
- Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
- Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
- Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
PART 05 Turning Strategy Into Actions And Kpis
- Define turning strategy into actions and KPIs and its role in strategic thinking.
- Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
- Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
- Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
- Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
- Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
- Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
- Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
PART 06 Strategic Thinking Practice Plan
- Define strategic thinking practice plan and its role in strategic thinking.
- Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
- Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
- Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
- Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
- Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
- Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
- Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
5. Training Methodology
The class is delivered in small groups with a learner-centered approach. The instructor presents concise concepts, facilitates discussion, leads case practice, provides feedback and helps participants convert knowledge into applied workplace behavior.
6. Class Information
| Expected Opening Date | Schedule | Training Hours | Location | Tuition Fee | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To be updated | Saturday – Sunday | 08:30 – 16:30 | Ho Chi Minh City | VND 4,500,000 | Register |
| To be updated | Monday – Thursday | 18:00 – 21:30 | Hanoi | VND 4,500,000 | Register |
Note:The opening schedule is tentative and may be adjusted based on the number of registered participants, class delivery conditions and the actual training plan. Masterskills will confirm the official schedule with participants before the opening date.
- Duration:2 days / 4 sessions; maximum 35 participants per class.
- Ho Chi Minh City:224 Dien Bien Phu, Ban Co Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Hanoi:51 Le Dai Hanh, Hai Ba Trung Ward, Hanoi.
- Corporate In-House Training:Delivered at the office or factory; pricing is based on design scope, delivery location and class size.
- Additional Costs:Instructor travel and accommodation costs are determined by the delivery location, if applicable.
7. Learning Materials & Certification
Participants receive copyrighted course materials prepared by Masterskills, practice handouts, self-assessment forms and reference materials aligned with business situations.
10. Representative Clients
Selected practical training programs with content close to this course topic that Masterskills has delivered for corporate clients.
Strategic Thinking SkillsCompany Toyotsu Safety & Automotive Components Vietnam - Tinh Binh Duong
Creative Thinking SkillsVNPT Business Center - Ho Chi Minh City
Customer Psychology and BehaviorDai Hoc RMIT - Ho Chi Minh City
Critical Thinking SkillsCompany Honda Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City
Critical Thinking SkillsCompany Ajinomoto Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City
Listening and Questioning SkillsCompany CNTT ELCA Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City
Critical Thinking SkillsCompany Murata Electronics Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City
Logical Thinking SkillsCompany HaKuHoDo Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City
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