Overview
Week 6 Discussion: Strategic Leadership
Introduction The discussions this week will focus more on your reactions to the text based on real-world experience. Chapter 11 challenges the learner about strategic leadership and change management.
Initial Post Instructions The text argues that strategic leadership is the leader's ability to anticipate, envision, maintain flexibility, think strategically and work with others to initiate change (Lussier & Achua, 2016). Do you support this definition and is all inclusive? Do Lussier & Achua miss anything important? How do you define "think strategically"? Support your initial analysis with external references.
Secondary Post Instructions Reflect on your initial post and that of your peers. What are some of the limitations of these leadership styles? The textbook argues that the essence of strategic planning is change within organizations. Yet change is difficult for both leaders and followers. What can leaders do to help themselves and their followers adapt to the changes needed to meet strategic goals?
Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity: • Lussier and Achua: Chapter 11 • Minimum of 1 reliable resource for initial post
Writing Requirements
• Initial Post Length: minimum of 350 words
• Secondary Post Length: minimum of 200 words per post
• Use APA format for in-text citations and list of references.
Grading and Assessment Meeting the minimum number of postings does not guarantee an A; you must present an in-depth discussion of high quality, integrate sources to support your assertions, and refer to peers' comments in your secondary posts to build on concepts.
Weekly Learning Goals: Wk 6 LO 2 WK 6 LO 2. Perform an individual SWOT analysis to help construct a personal leadership plan
Initial posts due by 11:55pm on Wednesday; Responses due no later than 11:55pm Saturday.