Training for Intelligence Professionals
Brunch & Learn: Strategy as a Practical Decision-Making Discipline
Organizations talk about strategy as if it is simple, but what does it actually mean?
Strategy is frequently confused with goals, priorities, vision statements or planning documents. In reality, it is the disciplined process of making coherent and deliberate choices: When to say no, where to focus and what to prioritize when allocating limited resources to achieve clearly defined objectives.
As the pace of global change continues to accelerate, strategy becomes increasingly valuable in helping organisations navigate the competing priorities and evolving risks that come with it.
USD $90 + tax
🗓️ Tuesday, 17 November 2026 | 8:00 EDT
📍 In-person: Washington, D.C
What We’ll Cover
Join us for an interactive session that looks at strategy as a practical decision-making discipline rather than a planning exercise alone. By drawing on lessons from intelligence, organizational leadership and systems thinking, participants will leave with practical tools they can apply to approach complex strategic challenges with greater clarity – regardless of industry or role.
We will explore how strategic thinkers:
• Move beyond simply reacting to change
• Identify opportunities in complex and uncertain environments
• Make intentional trade-offs to maximize limited resources
• Understand the systems shaping their organization and operational environment
• Translate long-term objectives into everyday decisions
Learn directly from one of the field’s most experienced practitioners
Dr. Angela Lewis is a seasoned intelligence professional with over 20 years of professional experience, including roles as a Collection Management Officer and Senior Targeting Officer in the CIA’s Directorate of Operations, where she completed multiple overseas tours. She then transitioned to the private sector, serving in intelligence and security executive roles at The Walt Disney Company, Salesforce and Creative Artists Agency. A ‘pracademic’, she also teaches intelligence and counter-terrorism at multiple universities.
Dr. Lewis holds a PhD in Global Leadership from Pepperdine University (US), focusing on intelligence-driven strategy. Her research explores intelligence applications in the private sector. She also holds a master’s degree in International Relations from American University (US) and a dual BA in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Cincinnati (US). She is also on the steering committee for OSAC’s Middle East and North Africa Regional Committee, serves as a Girl Security mentor and is a board member for AIRIP.
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