Sample Programs

Thinking and Leading Strategically: A Sample Program

Opening

Introductions, Overview, Expectations

Thinking Strategically

A Case: Applications of Strategic Thinking and Leadership

The  Strategic Process: A History of Strategic Thought

Application:  Critical Questions to Ask About Your Business and
Your Company
 
Innovation as a Source of Strategic Advantage

Thinking Strategically:  Renovating, Reinventing, and  
Repositioning                 

A Model of an Innovative Organization:  Video

Barriers and Enablers of  Innovation

Three Styles of Leadership: Moving from Expert to Learner

Coping with Uncertainty:  A Key Attribute of Strategic Leadership
 
Thinking and Leading Strategically: Putting It All Together

The  Strategic Challenge

Action and Follow Through

Engaging Your Group on Your Task

Driving Change

Leading Strategically:  The Leader’s Role as a Strategic Actor

Leadership Success Factors

Patterns of Inclusion:  A Look at FIRO-B and the Leader’s Web   
of Relationships
         
Navigating Challenging Strategic Relationships

Engaging the Organization

Influence, Collaboration, Persuasion, and Conflict

Managing Conflict:  Your Style and Approach

Using Influence to Make Strategic Decisions:  A Role Play Case

An Example of Influence: Film Clip

Taking Action

Planning Next Steps

Setting Priorities