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Singapore, 04 March 2003
The military principles of strategy that have been developed and perfected over the centuries have direct applications and implications for strategic thinking, both personally and corporately. There are basically nine elements of military strategy. The objective Here are some questions that you can use
to focus and clarify your thinking: Having the courage to question your assumptions, both spoken and unspoken, is a mark of the superior executive. Sometimes individuals avoid questioning their assumptions for fear that they will have to change their minds or do something other than what they want to do. However, errant assumptions lie at the root of almost every failure. The best way to root out these wrong assumptions is by carefully analysing and discussing them, and then demanding proof or evidence that the assumptions are valid. Another method for clarifying objectives is to project forward and look backward. Imagine that you have already achieved the objective you are working toward. Project yourself forward in your mind and then look back to the present moment. What do you see? What changes could you make looking back in hindsight? The final part of clarifying objectives has
to do with the reasons you want to achieve these objectives. The offensive Look at your current situation. What are the critical factors that will determine your success or failure? Once you've decided on the one or two things that, if done well, can make a real difference, launch yourself forward and get busy, take action, do something. The real antidote to worry is systematic, purposeful action in the direction of a clearly defined goal. The mass Ask, "What skills, talents and abilities do I have that account for my success in life to date?" Only by concentrating your energies on the one or two things that make a real difference can you fulfill your potential as an executive or officer. Ask, "What obstacles stand between me and my goals and objectives?" List all the factors that appear as obstacles in your environment. Write down your weak areas of competence. Include factors within your corporate environment as well as factors outside the corporation. Then organise the list in terms of priority. What one obstacle, if it were removed, would move you rapidly toward accomplishing your goals? Think through what you are doing and then concentrate on one thing, the most important thing, and stay with it until it is complete. This one habit can change your entire future. However, corporate survival in the real world demands that you have the necessary qualifications to get ahead. Thus, for busy executives, there is always the opportunity to take up further education through e-Learning. The suite of higher education programmes that are available on PurpleTrain.com covers areas in business as well as IT. For example, the Master of Business Administration course from Salem International University offers participants knowledge on how business and management work in a global environment and it allows the students to pick up valuable insights into the corporate world. In line with the fast paced business world, the SIU International MBA may be completed in less than two years which allows participants to apply their knowledge in the realm of their corporate world. With the vast potential of the Web, the programme is delivered on-line which offers convenience and ease of access for travelling and busy executives. For more information on SIU MBA or other SIU courses, visit http://www.purpletrain.com/hi_edu/siu_mba.htm*adapted from an article by Brian Tracy About Informatics Group The Informatics Group, established in 1983, is a multinational corporation providing training and educational services in information technology and business management. Through its international franchising program and strategic acquisitions, Informatics presently has a global network of more than 548 centres spanning 44 countries. The company presently offers five franchise products: Informatics Computer School, Thames Business School, CAL Computer Training Centre, Cambridge Child Development Centre and RACC. For more information, please visit http://www.informaticsgroup.com. About PurpleTrain.com For more information, please contact : To subscribe, send a blank email to: subscribe@purpletrain.com All trademarks and registered trademarks are property of
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