We know time spent considering the complex problems we face as project and team leaders is critical, however, what if we spent more effort on when to think about so these problems never even arise in the first place?
The 70:20:10 Learning & Development Model is a well-established approach to optimising the learning experience. The result of decades of study and analysis, its strength lies in its simplicity; individuals obtain 70% of their knowledge by doing, 20% by being shown, and 10% by being taught.
What if we applied a similar strategy to when we think about? What if we chose to spend 70% of our time thinking about the future, 20% in the current, and 10% thinking about the past?
What would this mean for the teams and projects we lead if we’re regularly looking to the horizon and not constantly at our feet? An easier path to navigate? Less of the frantic, often reactive responses to a crisis? Greater opportunity to generate sustainable and winning strategies? More freedom to execute our plans? These are only the beginning.
Give yourself, your team, your sports club, your volunteer group, or your family the benefit of looking more toward the horizon by having a read of the 70:20:10 Model for Strategic Thinking worksheet below.
Free to download and share with people who you think would enjoy this simple approach to solving issues that don’t even exist yet.
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As suggested in the post, this looks like an effective tool to avoid the common and inefficient knee jerk response to surprises of panic. This year I’m going to couple with the 70:20:10 principle, a healthy expectation that I’m turning up to work each day to be met by surprises and use some of that 70 to be ready to respond.
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