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a big-picture thinker
overall-focused person
Someone who focuses on the general direction and main goals rather than small details.
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Who should lead the planning session?
I'd choose Lena; she's a big-picture thinker.
Our director is a big-picture thinker who keeps the team focused on the long-term goal.
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Our director is a big-picture thinker who keeps the team focused on the long-term goal.
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a big-picture thinker
overall-focused person
“Our director is a big-picture thinker who keeps the team focused on the long-term goal.”
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