Commonly Used Methodologies by Leaders

Six Thinking Hats, by Edward de Bono, is a parallel thinking tool that separates emotion, facts, risks, benefits, creativity, and process into six ‘hats’ to help individuals and teams make faster, more balanced decisions.

The PDCA Cycle is a continuous improvement methodology that uses four steps—Plan, Do, Check, Act—to enhance quality, optimize processes, and achieve sustainable growth.

The SMART principle is a goal-setting framework that helps individuals and teams create Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound objectives to enhance execution and success.

SWOT Analysis is a classic strategic tool that helps organizations or individuals identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to create effective strategies.

The Balanced Scorecard (BSC) is a strategic management framework that translates an organization’s vision and strategy into measurable objectives across four perspectives: Financial, Customer, Internal Processes, and Learning & Growth.