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Subject: STRATEGIC THINKING Case studies
Category: Business and Money
Asked by: rwk-ga
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Posted: 14 Oct 2004 20:48 PDT
Expires: 20 Oct 2004 10:55 PDT
Question ID: 415121
Find 1-2  business school CASE STUDIES  that features/emphasizes 
senior management "strategic thinking" techniques/process to address
critical issues. I want only cases that samples of "strategic
thinking" are the primary teaching point.
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Subject: Re: STRATEGIC THINKING Case studies
From: cheyuta1939-ga on 16 Oct 2004 07:03 PDT
 
Hi!
The following contain 5 case studies which might help you.

Strategic Thinking


Harnessing ICTs - A Canadian First Nations Experience
K-Net Program
Ricardo Ramirez, Helen Aitkin, Rebekah Jamieson, Don Richardson

From the Executive Summary
This case study collection concerns the work of K-Net, a program of
Keewaytinook Okimakanak (KO) tribal council. K-Net is providing
information and communication technologies (ICTs) to First Nations
communities in remote regions of northwestern Ontario, Canada. The
network supports the development of online applications that combine
video, voice and data services requiring broadband and high-speed
connectivity solutions. This case study collection includes an
Introduction and four specialized case studies covering Network
Development, Education, Health and Economic Development


http://www.comminit.com/strategicthinking/st2004/thinking-573.html
Subject: Re: STRATEGIC THINKING Case studies
From: rwk-ga on 16 Oct 2004 12:39 PDT
 
I'm preparing for a workshop presentation -2 1/2 hours- for 120 Board
of Directors CHAIRS & CEO'S of the National Multiple Sclerosis
Society. This year's national conference "theme" is STRATEGIC THINKING
and my workshop focuses on finding key volunteers that are Strategic
Thinkers. My challenge is first defining "what is" Strategic Thinking.
In the workshop, I want to use the Case Studies to help
understand/define and then create a Position Profile to help
successfully recruit volunteers that have these
skills/background/understanding.
Subject: Re: STRATEGIC THINKING Case studies
From: cheyuta1939-ga on 20 Oct 2004 06:41 PDT
 
Dear rwk-ga,

Here is additional material which might help you.

A. What is strategic thinking?

1.Hillel program at :http://www.hillel.org/Hillel/NewHille.nsf/0/DEC254F9D3FBE82185256D2400588CB4?OpenDocument
will give some insights. This site also contains following pdf files
which give sample strtegic pans.

Hillel of Metro Detroit's Program Planning Guide (PDF file 15k)
UCLA's Strategic Program Plan (PDF file 75k)
University of Texas - Austin's Israel Action Plan (PDF file 29k)
[Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4.0 or higher.]

2. following site contains a host of university sites dealing with the
bolts and nuts of strategic planning. Many contain Power point
presentations.

http://www.strategyclub.com/links_from_the_paper.htm

B. What are the traits of strategic thinkers?

The Elusive Talents of Strategic Thinking and Innovation
By Allen Robinson--Senior Principal--Atlanta Office
The Ansley Consulting Group

Abstract:
All companies share at least one thing in common?the need for
executives to fill such traditional roles as finance, information
technology, marketing, logistics and distribution.  Over the last two
decades, strategic planning has assumed a more prominent position in
that list.  Often a cliché, it is true that market conditions change
more frequently today, highlighting the need for strategic planning. 
As competitive pressures increase, customer understanding becomes more
complex and growth opportunities often require more innovation and
creativity.

Hiring and retaining executive talent consistently ranks as one of the
top challenges for senior management, from the largest Fortune 100
companies to the smallest not-for-profit organizations.  When
searching for this executive talent, what is the key desired trait? 
In a recent American Management Association (AMA) survey among top
executives, strategic thinking and related conceptual skills topped
the list among traits that were important to the organization.  Sounds
simple?just surround yourself with management talent that has the
necessary functional knowledge and the ability to think strategically.
 But what about this vague quality of strategic thinking?

There are many traits to look for in the hiring process to best
identify the right individuals.  Problem-solving ability,
adaptability, people skills and drive are all important factors.  But
what characteristics can you look for to help identify the true
strategic thinker?  Case interviewing, long established among
strategic consulting firms' interview methods, is an often-used tool. 
Unfortunately it has inherent weaknesses as it measures a candidate's
ability to solve problems in a structured manner, utilizing academic
tools and frameworks.  This is without question an important skill,
but does it accurately predict the ability to apply true innovation to
a company's strategy?  Gary Hamel, a noted strategy author and
academician, argues, ??the essential insight does not come out of any
regimented planning process?.?

There is no absolute prescription to help build a senior management
team of strategic thinkers.  There are, however, useful correlations
that can help.  Creative insight, an important ingredient in strategic
thinking, is the product of an active mind.  Shira White, in New Ideas
About New Ideas, writes that a common theme she finds in interviews
with innovative business leaders is passion??passion for life, for
work, for discovery.  From their earliest memories; they have been
adventurers, explorers, questioners and seekers.?  Other experts have
reached similar conclusions about personality traits of successful
innovators.  Through their passion for both their career and personal
life, they are most often voracious learners who seek a holistic
understanding of most subjects they deal with on a daily basis.
.......
Instead look for evidence of a broad mind.  Can the person discuss the
macro trends within their industry or are they limited to a more
myopic view dominated by their functional knowledge?   Do they spend
at least part of their spare time learning new subjects or pursuing
new hobbies? ...........
For full article goto:
http://www.ansleygroup.com/id223.htm

Hope this is sufficient to plan your presentation.

Good luck!

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