A few months ago, I was working with a team that looked great on paper.
Smart people. Clear goals. Plenty of experience. But they were stuck.
They kept getting blindsided by shifting priorities, missed deadlines, and decisions that didn’t hold up under pressure.
At first, they thought it was a communication problem.
Then they blamed unclear roles.
Then burnout.
When I sat down with them, one thing became clear:
They weren’t thinking ahead.
Everyone was focused on the next task, not the next move.
So I ran a simple workshop based on a framework from entrepreneur Patrick Bet-David called Your Next Five Moves.
It’s not about fixing everything at once.
It’s about learning how to think strategically, individually and together.
By the end of the session, they had more clarity, better alignment, and a few smart moves already in progress.
No fluff. Just progress.
That’s the power of teaching a team how to think, not just what to do.
In this article, I’m going to walk you through the workshop I used to help them think strategically about their role, their team, and their next smart move.
If you're leading a team or part of one, the ability to make clear decisions, align with others, and stay focused on what matters is what separates average teams from great ones.
But here’s the truth:
Most people don’t learn how to think strategically.
They react.
They rush decisions.
They get stuck in the day-to-day and miss the bigger picture.
That’s why I believe strategic thinking isn’t just for senior leaders—it’s a team skill.
And when everyone learns how to think a few steps ahead, the whole team moves faster and more confidently.
What Participants Will Gain from This Workshop
By attending this workshop, participants get:
- Clarify what motivates them and what role they play best.
- Improve how they make decisions under pressure.
- Spot opportunities to grow and scale their impact.
- Learn how to build trust and alignment with others.
- Take action on one or two high-impact improvements right away.
This isn’t theory. It’s a practical session designed to get teams talking, thinking, and moving forward together, with a clear plan in hand.
Let’s get into it…
Strategic Moves: Align Your Team for Success
Duration: 2 hours
Purpose: Help team members make better decisions, align as a team, and plan your next smart move—individually and together.
Workshop Objectives
- Clarify individual and team motivations.
- Strengthen decision-making abilities.
- Identify areas for team growth.
- Define strategic actions to achieve goals.
Materials Needed
- Flipcharts or whiteboard
- Markers
- Sticky notes (various colours)
- Pens and paper
- Printed handouts summarising the "Five Moves" insights from Patrick Bet-David
- Timer or clock for time management
Workshop Agenda
Introduction (10 min)
- Briefly explain Patrick Bet-David’s "Five Moves".
- Highlight relevance to both personal and team success.
- Outline workshop objectives clearly.
Move 1: Know yourself (20 min)
- Individually, team members write answers to:
- What drives me professionally?
- What are my key strengths and weaknesses?
- In pairs, participants share insights.
- Volunteers briefly share insights with the whole group.
Move 2: Improve decision-making (20 min)
- Explain the Investment-Time-Return concept.
- Each participant identifies a recent difficult decision:
- What factors were considered?
- How could I have improved my approach?
- Group briefly shares patterns or insights.
Move 3: Building the right team (25 min)
- Team discussion facilitated around:
- What strengths does our team currently have?
- What strengths or skills are missing or needed?
- How do we build trust and accountability?
Move 4: Scale strategically (20 min)
- Identify key areas for growth.
- Group brainstorm:
- What systems or habits do we need to adopt?
- How can we measure our progress effectively?
Move 5: Master power plays (15 min)
- Discuss competitive landscape:
- Who are our competitors?
- How can we make our team stand out clearly?
- How will we communicate our strengths internally and externally?
Action planning and wrap-up (15 min)
- Each person defines 1–2 strategic actions they'll implement individually.
- Team agrees on 2–3 strategic moves to adopt together.
- Agree on a follow-up date to review progress.
Conclusion
If you want your team to perform better, stop focusing only on what they’re doing—start focusing on how they’re thinking.
This workshop gives people the space, structure, and tools to do exactly that. It helps them step back, see the bigger picture, and make smarter decisions—together.
You don’t need long strategy days or complicated frameworks.
You just need a shared mindset.
Think ahead. Act with purpose. Build together.
And that starts with one conversation—your next move.
See you next week.