We will split our time between using MBA knowledge in an integrated fashion to look at organizations and looking at our own ability to manage and focus our actions in accordance with that learning. All materials are graded based on the knowledge demonstrated and the quality of analysis. Additional credit is given for excellence, such as superior insight, relating and integrating concepts, personal reflection, use of graphics such as mind mapping, use of the Internet, use of presentation resources, or other elements that demonstrate your creativity and managerial expertise. By the July 25 submit a practical, tactical plan of action based on your personal strategic plan and upon concepts in The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People . 100 pts Join a team of people with the same or similar MBA concentration to brief the class on the strategic issues of that discipline or field.
Extra credit is encouraged.
In the first five weeks, there are readings from two different books each week. Please submit a separate Top Ten for each. Also, include any questioning of the facts and conclusions, especially on the cases in the Strategic Managemen t text. During the first class, you will join a concentration area briefing group which will prepare, present, and distribute a briefing on the strategic issues, indicators, and leverage points of that discipline. Each group will start with the material covered in the text Strategic Management and will continue to explore other critical concepts from their area of expertise.