Overview/Description Do you look at organizational opportunities and problems from a broad perspective? Do you keep in mind the potential impact your decisions and everyday business may have on other stakeholders in and outside the organization? Do you take a holistic view of the issues you face in your day-to-day activities? A strategic thinker does all these things and, by doing so, helps an organization reach its strategic goals. But strategic thinking isn't just for top executives. It's important that all functional managers, departmental leaders, and professionals in an organization...

Overview/Description Effective decision making requires sound analytics. This impact explores the pitfalls of basing decisions on faulty logic. Target Audience Students preparing to enter the workforce, entry level employees who have just entered the workforce and mid-level employees looking to refresh their skills. Expected Duration (hours) 0.1 Lesson ObjectivesEffective Critical Analysis of Business Reports

Overview/Description Every successful company is built on the merit of a product or service. And getting that product or service out into the market requires many interdependent processes some of which are outside the company's central strengths. This Business Impact weighs the benefits of returning to core competencies in light of a planned move into the global market. Target Audience Individuals responsible for leading teams either occasionally, for example as project managers, or more permanently as team leaders or line managers. Expected Duration (hours) 0.1 Lesson ObjectivesReturning to...