My Strategic Thinking Cicle
Many times we get stuck in complex problems without knowing where to start. This question wheel gives a clear path to move forward with the team:
1️⃣ Identify the problem
2️⃣ Understand the context
3️⃣ Define the goal
4️⃣ List possible actions
5️⃣ Test the options
6️⃣ Choose what to do
7️⃣ Align the team
8️⃣ Take action and learn
1. Identify the Problem (Identificar o Problema)
• What’s not working?
• What keeps getting in our way?
• What are customers or teams frustrated by?
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2. Understand the Context (Entender o Contexto)
• What’s happening inside the business?
• What’s changing in our market?
• What trends should we watch?
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3. Define the Goal (Definir o Objetivo)
• What do we want to achieve?
• What does success look like?
• Why does this matter now?
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4. List Possible Actions (Listar Possíveis Ações)
• What are all the ways we could solve this?
• What ideas haven’t we tried yet?
• What would we do if we weren’t afraid to fail?
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5. Test the Options (Testar as Opções)
• What could go wrong if we try this?
• What’s the upside if it works?
• What will this cost us in time, money, or focus?
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6. Choose What to Do (Escolher o que Fazer)
• What’s the smart next move?
• What can we do now with what we have?
• Which option gives us the most value for the effort?
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7. Align the Team (Alinhar o Time)
• How do we keep everyone aligned?
• What will each person or team own?
• Who needs to help make this work?
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8. Take Action and Learn (Agir e Aprender)
• What worked and what didn’t?
• What needs to change next time?
• How can we improve the way we work?
