Strategic Thinking
APP4-Summary Article: “Enhancing the ability to think strategically” Dr. Oct. 1, 2011
Strategic Thinking
Article Summary
In the article “Enhancing that ability to think strategically: A learning model”, the authors shows that: Studies have recognized the absence of strategic thinking as a major lack in organizations performances (Casey;Goldman,2010) and that strategic thinking is an activity stipulated to benefit organizations (Casey;Goldman,2010). The purpose of the article is to bring awareness and to gain understanding of the development of strategic thinking to adult learners.
The authors adopted the current views of strategy and identified strategic thinking in action and the knowledge required to perform effective strategic thinking. The article emphasizes that each individual have different learning styles, habits, practices and display the importance of team structure.
The authors concluded that “developing the ability to think strategically is one of the most needed yet least understood areas of management (Casey,Goldman,2010).” Thinking strategically is vital for all organizational levels. Using theoretical concepts and empirical findings a proposed model was created that relates to the view of strategy identification.
Strengths and Weakness
The strengths of the article is the information was very helpful. The highlights of the purpose, terms were candid and were relative throughout. Clarity about defining strategic thinking was expressed and easily identified. There could have been more examples of strategic thinking with more emphasis on the effectiveness. Fairness in the article was framed in good viewpoints. Though in weakness precision could have been elaborated more throughout the article, more examples of strategic thinking in real life situations that can help readers gain a better understand of real life situations, which would bring more depth into the process and importance of strategic
Strategic Thinking
Article Summary
In the article “Enhancing that ability to think strategically: A learning model”, the authors shows that: Studies have recognized the absence of strategic thinking as a major lack in organizations performances (Casey;Goldman,2010) and that strategic thinking is an activity stipulated to benefit organizations (Casey;Goldman,2010). The purpose of the article is to bring awareness and to gain understanding of the development of strategic thinking to adult learners.
The authors adopted the current views of strategy and identified strategic thinking in action and the knowledge required to perform effective strategic thinking. The article emphasizes that each individual have different learning styles, habits, practices and display the importance of team structure.
The authors concluded that “developing the ability to think strategically is one of the most needed yet least understood areas of management (Casey,Goldman,2010).” Thinking strategically is vital for all organizational levels. Using theoretical concepts and empirical findings a proposed model was created that relates to the view of strategy identification.
Strengths and Weakness
The strengths of the article is the information was very helpful. The highlights of the purpose, terms were candid and were relative throughout. Clarity about defining strategic thinking was expressed and easily identified. There could have been more examples of strategic thinking with more emphasis on the effectiveness. Fairness in the article was framed in good viewpoints. Though in weakness precision could have been elaborated more throughout the article, more examples of strategic thinking in real life situations that can help readers gain a better understand of real life situations, which would bring more depth into the process and importance of strategic
References: 1. Hatch, M. J. (1997) Organization Theory: Modern Symbolic and Postmodern Perspectives. New York: Oxford. 2. Mintzberg, H. (1994a) ‘The Fall and Rise of Strategic Planning’, Harvard Business Review 72(1): 107–14. These references are the framework of organizational communication through identifying and building conversation through methods and different approaches. They provide additional information, supports and shares experiences in a business setting. Each reference contribute in giving great examples and illustration for clarity. The article shared relevant viewpoints with supporting evidence. Reference: Casey, Andrea, and Elleen F Goldman. "Enhancing the ability to think strategically: A learning mode." Management Learning 41 (2010): 167-185. Management Learning . Web. 1 Oct. 2011.