In this Harvard Business Review article, the authors explain that being a strategic leader is not about having one standout strength. They identify six critical skills that, when combined and mastered together, enable leaders to think strategically and navigate uncertainty with confidence. Strategic leaders anticipate by closely observing their environment, challenge assumptions, interpret complex information to uncover meaningful insights, make decisions through disciplined processes, align stakeholders through proactive communication, and learn by creating an environment where mistakes are treated as opportunities for growth. The article also includes an abbreviated assessment tool to help readers identify their strengths and weaknesses across these skill sets.
