THE STRATEGIC COMPASS Develop the vision and mission statements for an organization. Measure these statements against the criteria for meaningful vision and mission statements, providing comprehensive support and justification. The Case must be completed before the SLP.   First, read the following article:   Klag, M., Giroux, H., & Langley, A. (2012). Strategic planning at […]

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 […]

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 Culture and Moral Compasses In the Module 3 Discussion, you used the Grand Strategy Selection Matrix (GSSM) to determine your selected organization’s grand strategy. After describing several of the most salient/notable characteristics of the culture of the organization you have selected for the SLP, respond to the following (Week 1):   Does the organization’s […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

Develop the vision and mission statements for an organization. Measure these statements against the criteria for meaningful vision and mission statements, providing comprehensive support and justification. The Case must be completed before the SLP.   First, read the following article:   Klag, M., Giroux, H., & Langley, A. (2012). Strategic planning at Saint Francis de […]

DQ1 Does the current way information technology is distributed and used contribute to unequal opportunities within our society? Do some research on the Internet to learn about the digital divide. What is this divide, and why should we be concerned about it? How has this divide changed over the years? How can the divide be […]

DQ1 Not every great business leader is a big talker, but most are excellent communicators. Identify a business leader who you admire in your community. Spend some time observing that person “in-action.”   How does he or she communicate? What is that person’s communication style? What communication tools does he or she use? Do you […]