The document discusses trends, networks, and critical thinking. It explores the difference between fads and trends, characteristics of trends, and examples of current trends. The document also examines intuitive thinking, strategic thinking, analytical methods like SWOT analysis, and how social networks can be mapped and used for e-commerce, marketing, and solving community problems through intuitive thinking.

1. TRENDS,NET
WORKS AND
CRITICAL
THINKING
LESSON 2: Understanding Local Networks

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v What is the difference between a fad
and a trend?
v What are the characteristics or
elements of a trend?
v Give an example of today’sTrend?
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Albert Einstein :
“There is no logical way to the
discovery of these elemental laws. There is
only the way of intuition, which is helped by
a feeling for the order lying behind the
appearance.”
Steve Jobs:
“Don’t let the noise of others’
opinions drown out your own inner voice.
And most important, have the courage to
follow your heart and intuition.”
Alexis Carrel:
“All great men are gifted with
intuition. They know without reasoning or
analysis what they need to know.”

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1. What is common in their sayings?
2. What are the key words mentioned in
describing intuition and intuitive thinking?

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What is Strategic Thinking?
Ø It is a method wherein one studies the
environment thereby conducting a
business strategy (Business
Dictionary)
Ø It is a way of assessing possible
benefits, dangers, or predictable
outcomes that a business may
encounter

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Seven Analytical Methods
Ø SWOT, PEST,
Ø PORTER’S FIVE FORCES,
Ø FOUR CORNERS, VALUE
CHAIN, EARLY
WARNING SCANS AND
Ø WAR GAMING

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Seven Analytical Methods
Ø SWOT, PEST,
Ø PORTER’S FIVE
FORCES,
Ø FOUR CORNERS,
VALUE CHAIN,
EARLY WARNING
SCANS AND
Ø WAR GAMING

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Seven Analytical Methods
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Ø SWOT, PEST,
Ø PORTER’S FIVE FORCES,
Ø FOUR CORNERS, VALUE
CHAIN, EARLY
WARNING SCANS AND
Ø WAR GAMING

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Ø SWOT, PEST,
Ø PORTER’S FIVE
FORCES,
Ø FOUR CORNERS,
VALUE CHAIN,
EARLY WARNING
SCANS AND
Ø WAR GAMING
Seven Analytical Methods
vMotivation
vManagement
Assumption
vActions
vCapabilities

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Seven Analytical Methods
- EARLY WARNING SCANS
q Define its market and area coverage
q Know the open system
q Filter the information
q Possess a predictive intelligence
q Communication Intelligence
q Provide a contingency plan
q Give a cyclical process
q War Gaming
Characteristics of a War Game Enterprise
Ø Off site scene
Ø High Ranking Officers representing a cross functional blend of
participants
Ø Duration of Two to three days
Ø Composition of four or more teams
Ø Allocation preparation time

11. What is Intuitive thinking?
Intuitive thinking has contrasting qualities: it
is unfocused, nonlinear, contains “no time,”
sees many things at once, views the big picture,
contains perspective, is heart centered,
oriented in space and time, and tends to the
real or concrete it is a way of assessing
possible benefits, dangers, or predictable
outcomes that a business may encounter.

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MapofSocialNetworks usingIntuitive
thinkingforE-CommerceandMarketingtools
General Purpose of Social Media Site
Photo Sharing Networks

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MapofSocialNetworks usingIntuitivethinkingforE-
CommerceandMarketingtools
Lifestyle Network Travel Networks
Blogging Related International Social Networks

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v When you are assigned to accomplish a
school project or group activity, how
will strategic and analytical abilities
help you as a student?
v As a student, how can you use Strategic
analysis in your daily life?

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vWhat is Strategic Analysis?
vWhat is Intuitive Thinking?
vHow can society in general benefit from
strategic analysis?

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Examine how the map of social networks can be used to introduce creative
solutions to a particular problem in the community using intuitive thinking