Textbook Problem

Strategic Thinking Blueprints⁷⁷

Strategic thinking involves a mental blueprint that includes

A desired future, ways to achieve that future,

and specific actions needed to arrive at that future. The

Strategic thinking blueprint Can apply to a company, a

Department, or an individual. Strategic thinking can be

developed through work experiences in addition to formal

study. Please mark Mostly True or Mostly False based on

whether have experienced each of following work situations.

Mostly true

Mostly False

Participated in organizational strategic planning________  __________

2. Started a major organizational project or initiative________  __________

3. Been responsible for periodically monitoring performance indicators________  __________

4. Been challenged by a colleague on my thinking or plan________  __________

5. Learned from colleagues about practices outside my organization________  __________

6. Been mentored on strategic thinking or planning________  __________

7. Handled a substantial threat to organizational (or work unit) survival________  __________

8. Served as a general manager (such as CEO) of an organization________  __________

9. Attended industry conferences________  __________

10.Read professional journals________  __________