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title: Strategic Thinking | Personal Growth
description: Personal Growth | Thoughts from Alembic Strategy on profit, growth, strategy and performance
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# Strategic Thinking

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# Strategic Thinking

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## [Goal Setting and Accountability: What's Your Everest?](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/whats-your-everest)

 This post explores three top areas to help you with goal setting: Increasing commitment and motivation Frame of mind Accountability How often do you

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[Matthew Dunaway](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/matthew-dunaway)

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[Matthew Dunaway](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/matthew-dunaway)

[Matthew Dunaway](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/matthew-dunaway)

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 Mar 18, 2022

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## [Welcome to the Yin Jar](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/welcome-to-the-yin-jar-0)

 The Alembic is a jar. Sometimes we call it a vessel, or a holding space. When we work with you, we hope that this metaphor gives a sense of a journey

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[Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew)

Founder and managing director of Alembic Strategy Ltd, a growth consultancy focussed on strategy, leadership, M&A, coaching and change.

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[Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew)

[Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew)

Founder and managing director of Alembic Strategy Ltd, a growth consultancy focussed on strategy, leadership, M&A, coaching and change.

[![Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Nick%20May%202019-1.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew)

 Jan 13, 2022

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## [Efficiency Through Delegation](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/efficiency-through-delegation)

 Delegation is one of those skills that sounds extremely straightforward – you simply take a task you think would be more appropriate for someone else

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[Matthew Dunaway](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/matthew-dunaway)

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[Matthew Dunaway](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/matthew-dunaway)

[Matthew Dunaway](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/matthew-dunaway)

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 Dec 17, 2021

[![The Achievement Motivators](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/money-2180330_1920-jpg.jpeg?width=142&name=money-2180330_1920-jpg.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/the-achievement-motivators)

## [The Achievement Motivators](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/the-achievement-motivators)

 Motivational Maps are offered by Alembic as an accurate way to measure three clusters of motivation, through your own self-perception. Your

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[Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy)

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[Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy)

[Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy)

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 Oct 11, 2021

[![The Relationship Motivators](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_150015548.jpeg?width=142&name=AdobeStock_150015548.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/the-relationship-motivators)

## [The Relationship Motivators](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/the-relationship-motivators)

 Motivational Maps are offered by Alembic as an accurate way to measure three clusters of motivation, through your own self-perception. Your

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[Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy)

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[Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy)

[Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy)

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 Oct 11, 2021

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## [How the Pandemic Has Changed Us - Part 1: Our Perception of Time](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/how-the-pandemic-has-changed-us-part-1-our-perception-of-time)

 The Alembic team were recently discussing the personal and societal impact of the pandemic. We had a lot to say on the subject so we have co-written

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[Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy)

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[Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy)

[Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy)

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 Jun 7, 2021

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## [How Can a Leadership Training Programme Help You?](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/how-can-a-leadership-training-programme-help-you)

 What does leadership mean in today’s workplace? As a senior leader in business today, it's important for you to have the confidence to introduce

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[David Gray](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/david-gray)

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[David Gray](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/david-gray)

[David Gray](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/david-gray)

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 Mar 5, 2020

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## [Integrating With a New Team at Work](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/integrating-with-a-new-team-at-work)

 Whether you’re a leader, a manager or an office junior, being the new starter in the office is both exciting and daunting. It’s only natural for

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[David Gray](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/david-gray)

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[David Gray](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/david-gray)

[David Gray](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/david-gray)

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 Sep 2, 2019

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## [Conflict Resolution Week 7: Repairing a Relationship After Conflict](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/conflict-resolution-week-7-repairing-a-relationship-after-conflict)

 After conflict has occurred, it is vital that steps are taken to resolve any outstanding issues or concerns. Introducing this into your

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[Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies)

Strategy Facilitator at Alembic Strategy

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[Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies)

[Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies)

Strategy Facilitator at Alembic Strategy

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 May 7, 2019

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## [Conflict Resolution Week 6: Leave Emotion and Personal Feelings Behind](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/conflict-resolution-week-6-leave-emotion-and-personal-feelings-behind)

 Emotions are a normal part of being human. Anger Frustration Worry Lack of control Feeling ignored Disappointment They all occur regularly at work

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[Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies)

Strategy Facilitator at Alembic Strategy

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[Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies)

[Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies)

Strategy Facilitator at Alembic Strategy

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 Apr 24, 2019

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