The trends are not the best way to build strategic thinking since they change every day.

Knowing the context well, the trends, and the current motivators of big business are essential to developing strategic thinking, but these will not be enough. You should also increase some skills so that you can succeed in your knowledge about trends. - Routine - look for trends and pay attention to the obstacles faced by your co-workers; - Proactivity - it is essential that you pay attention to the observations of your co-workers; - Understanding - assimilating all information obtained, defining what is unique, and then defining its impact on strategies.

Source: Harvard Business Review, 4 Ways to Improve Your Strategic Thinking Skills. https://hbr.org/2016/12/4-ways-to-improve-your-strategic-thinking-skills

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