An expert, in any field, learns to group information around various principles. This allows the expert to quickly draw information when needed. A beginner organizes information in a more random and error-prone fashion. A thinking model, like a playbook for a game or recipe for a meal, helps the leader learn more quickly and efficiently. Five simple steps can help any leader develop the proper plan of action for both strategic and tactical considerations: Stop & Think, Identify Assumptions, Evaluate Information, Draw Conclusions and Develop the Plan for Action.
