Reflection Assignment: Strategy The purpose of this assignment is to broaden your view of strategic thinking. After you complete the Reading Assignment, write a 4–6 page research paper using the following steps: Make 2 pairs of topics that, in your opinion, offer the highest impact to organizational strategy. Select 4 statements from below, and make 2 pairs. Discuss how these pairs might impact organization alignment based on the references provided. Link 2 references to each pair made. Why does this piece of research support or contradict your concepts? The following are the statements from which to select and formulate a pair: Bring clarity and agreement on mission and vision Help organizations prepare for the future Strategic planning that involves the entire organizational system Help organizations anticipate and manage change Proactive response to change in the environment Improve the decision-making processes Promote effective stewardship and employee engagement Align the board and staff Alignment of organizational resources Time management and deadlines Provide an opportunity to recommit to the cause Educate participants about institutional history Identify existing strengths in the organization Unit 3
Assigned Reading: Organization Change: Theory and Practice: Chapters 5 & 6 Minkle, B., Bashir, A. S., & Sutulov, C. (2008). Peer consultation for mediators: The use of a holding environment to support mediator reflection, inquiry, and self-knowing. Negotiation Journal, 24(3), 303–323. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1571-9979.2008.00186.x Reeves, W. B. (2006). The value proposition for executive coaching: Could you or your direct reports use coaching? An executive search consultant reviews this popular leadership development tool and offers observations about its value for today’s executives. Financial Executive, 22(10), 48–49. Recommended references: Thompson, A. A., Jr., Strickland, A. J., III, & Gamble, J. E. (2006). Crafting & executing strategy: The quest for competitive advantage (15th ed.). McGraw-Hill. Marcus, A. A., & Cohen, A. N. (2017). Management strategy: Achieving sustained competitive advantage (3rd ed.). McGraw-Hill. De Kluyver, C. A. (1999). Strategic thinking: An executive perspective. Prentice Hall. Ohmae, K. (1991). The mind of the strategist: The art of Japanese business. McGraw-Hill. Structure: Schein, E. H., & Schein, P. A. (2016). Organizational culture and leadership (5th ed.). Wiley. Martin, J. (1992). Cultures in organizations: Three perspectives. Oxford University Press.