The Strategic Compass What is the difference between “Strategic Leadership” and “Strategic Management”? Using an actual organization in which you now work – or have worked previously – give several examples as to how the processes differ.    Week 2:   How does the Five Compass Model (see Wilson’s 1996 article included in the Background […]

The Socio-Political Compass Do some research in the library/ internet, and choose a Fortune 500 company that is of interest to you. Then, identify 3-4 key external environmental forces that you believe are most influential to your organization’s success.  Why are the 3-4 forces you’ve identified most salient? Be specific.   Week 2:   How […]

The Action Compass Visit the following page: http://www.slideshare.net/garyma_sharma/popular-strategy-diagrams and read about the Grand Strategy Selection Matrix, or GSSM.   Note: The GSSM should not be confused with the Grand Strategy Matrix (GSM) (http://mba-lectures.com/management/strategic-management/1129/grand-strategy-matrix.html) which we will explore further in Week 2 of this Discussion (see below). (be sure that you take note of the differences […]

In the Module 4 Reflective Discussion, I would like for you to reflect on the course by addressing the following:   What concepts were most interesting to you?     What concepts and ideas will be most useful to you?    How do you believe you will use the concepts you have learned in LED560?   After […]

The Strategic Compass  What is the difference between “Strategic Leadership” and “Strategic Management”? Using an actual organization in which you now work – or have worked previously – give several examples as to how the processes differ.    Week 2:   How does the Five Compass Model (see Wilson’s 1996 article included in the Background […]

THE SOCIO-POLITICAL COMPASS In the Module 2 SLP, you will determine the most salient environmental threats and opportunities currently facing your target organization.   Assignment   Write a 3-page paper in which you address the following:   Evaluate the external environment of your selected organization, determining the extent to which opportunities exceed threats, or threats […]