Based on all of your readings in the texts and your self-awareness as a manager and strategic leader, present an overview of seven major themes we have encountered in this course. Evaluate your personal and professional attitude and abilities in each of the seven areas. Analyze the advantages to be gained by organizations that engage in strategic thinking, planning, and implementation processes. Briefly outline common pitfalls to be avoided.
You may use first person for the self-evaluation sections of the paper. Otherwise, write in third person. Write approximately 5-7 pages and included appropriate scholarly documentation, citations, and APA format.
Introduction
Brief introduction about what this paper will entail
Paragraph 1:
Para A-Define strategic thinking and strategic planning in 3rd person
Para B-1st person to explain how a Human Resource department can use these.
References used:
Tracy pp. 1-20, 26-34 (chapters 1-3, 5-6);
HBR Appendices A & B;
Simons pp. 1-16 (Introduction);
Kim & Mauborgne, pp. 1-23 (Chapter 1)
Paragraph 2:
Para A-Write on the importance of building strong internal relationships in 3rd person
ParaB-1st person explain how one can strengthen these within a Human Resource office.
Reference used:
Simons, Chapter 6
Paragraph 3:
Para A-Describe the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) uses and its advantages in 3rd person
Para B-1st person to explain how a Human Resource department can use one.
Reference used:
Balanced Scorecard Institute. (2013). National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Case Study. https://www.theinstitutepress.com/uploads/7/0/0/1/7001740/nmdp_case_study_cr7_october_2013.pdf
Paragraph 4:
Para A-Explain how focus, divergence, and compelling tag line are essential to Blue Ocean success in 3rd person
Para B-1st person to give an example (from own experience) to illustrate how a Human Resource organization has used all three (focus, divergence, a compelling tag line) to create a successful Blue Ocean enterprise.
References used:
Kim & Mauborgne, pp. 49-143 (Chapters 3-6)
Paragraph 5:
Para A-Write about assumptions in 3rd person
Para B-1st person write about its roll in strategy and how it can affect an office.
References:
Tracy pp. 51-60 (review of Chapters 10-11)
HBR Sections 3-6
Paragraph 6
Para A- Describe the importance of strategic focus in 3rd person
Para B-1st person write how should strategic focus align with and reflect in a Human Resource organization’s mission, vision, and values?
Paragraph 7
Para A– Select one of the characteristics in Simon’s section “Creating Shared Responsibility for Success” or “Compensation and Commitment.” and talk about it.
