Strategic Thinking in Business

Give your associates the most important business skill they will ever need and use, the ability to think strategically. Lead your organization on a path to success by seizing and capitalizing on future opportunities.

The use of strategic games in corporate training can improve thinking skills using business strategies and tactics.

Chess-Now is working with the Harper College Career Stimulus Program on a series of seminars for people in career transition.

"No One Wins Until Someone Makes a Move" parallels the playing of a chess match to the phases of a job search. Strategic thinking that results in better decision making will help participants stay focused on their search.

Business schools have been using models of deliberate practice for over 80years. Leading MBA programs use the same techniques chess players use. See how under MBA

To view a presention on "Strategic Thinking in Business", see Thinking in Business Video.

Chess-Now is featured in career coaching tips from Corporate Coaching International. The Chess model of practice helps build strategic thinking skills. See Coaching Tips.

Chess-Now business training programs offer organizations customized courses that are geared to your objectives. Our courses range from simple hands-on strategy and tactics workshops to highly interactive team building exercises designed specifically for you.

Chess-Now has developed a cost effective use of a very popular activity to train employees on planning and critical analysis. We create business training programs that engage staff at all levels in an enjoyable way. Our approach applies business strategies and tactics using chess to build new skills and sharpen existing ones.

"Winning in Business with Chess-Now" ™ seminars use game theory to model real-life business scenarios and situations. Our seminars may be customized and are typically scheduled for a workshop or breakout session.

With travel and training budgets being slashed you still need to keep your talented associates challenged and utilizing onsite training makes economic sense.Cost effective use of your conference room or corporate training room can provide the perfect venue for associate training on critical thinking skills while having fun.

With our help participants develop new and improved skills in strategic thinking, visualization, problem solving as well as many other skills. As part of learning how to play chess, participants return to work with a new or refreshed perspective, sharpened skills and a team experience they can continue to use. Thinking strategically, visualizing the future and solving problems are great ways to improve the bottom line.

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Business Coaching Tip

Rely on your experience to keep your advantage and win.

Most chess games are won by having a material advantage gained through insight and experience. This allows players to decide which pieces to keep or exchange, thereby increasing chances for victory.

The same is true in the workplace. When making decisions, take into account what worked in the past, what didn't, and what are the "best practices" in your field.

Offsite Seminar Idea

The Strategic Planning Group of a Fortune 500 Chicago-based company held an offsite training seminar at Medinah Country Club using chess and Chess-Now services for the event.