Developing Strategic Thinking in Leadership | Tom Witterholt | Dharam | PMI PgMP & PfMP | Episode 1

Episode 1 - Developing Strategic Thinking in Leadership | Tom Witterholt | Dharam Singh | PMI PfMP | PgMP

Podcast Series: Managing High-Stress Projects

Guest: Tom Witterholt, PMP, PgMP, PfMP
Host: Dharam Singh, Leading PMP, PgMP & PfMP Mentor

Question: How do you recommend leaders learn to develop strategy?

Description:
In Episode 1 of Managing High-Stress Projects, Tom Witterholt delves into the essentials of strategic leadership and how leaders can develop long-term thinking beyond immediate challenges. He highlights the common struggle among professionals transitioning from operational to strategic roles - where the focus often remains on short-term firefighting rather than long-term planning.

Tom discusses key frameworks, including the four quadrants of time management, explaining why strategic planning often falls into the important but not urgent category, leading to neglect. He shares real-world insights on how leaders can break free from this cycle by training themselves to think beyond daily crises and shift toward multi-year strategic roadmaps.

He also draws parallels between navigating a cross-country journey and formulating a strategy, emphasizing that leaders must recognize multiple paths to their goals rather than fixating on a single route. Additionally, he stresses the importance of learning areas beyond one’s immediate expertise—expanding knowledge outside a comfort zone to prepare for future leadership roles.

Key Takeaways:
✔ Transitioning from short-term task execution to long-term strategic planning
✔ The importance of balancing urgent tasks with future-oriented leadership
✔ Developing a mindset for multi-month, multi-year strategic thinking
✔ Expanding knowledge beyond one’s immediate domain to prepare for leadership
✔ Accepting that not all strategies will be 100% accurate, but having a direction is key

About Our Guest:
Tom Witterholt was a global leader and a transformative force in high-stakes industries, including military, defense, and aerospace. With over 34 years of experience, he brought unparalleled expertise in program and portfolio management, earning prestigious certifications like PgMP® and PfMP®. Tom’s legacy continues to inspire professionals worldwide with his unwavering commitment to strategic leadership, operational excellence, and mentoring future leaders.

Time Stamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:12 - Transitioning from short-term to long-term thinking
02:02 - How time management impacts strategy development
02:50 - The importance of multi-year roadmaps in leadership
04:29 - Why leaders must expand knowledge beyond their expertise

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End Note:
This episode is dedicated to the memory of Tom Witterholt (1966–2024), whose insights, leadership, and mentorship have left an indelible mark on the project management community. His legacy serves as a guiding light for aspiring professionals.

Rest in Peace, Tom.

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