Western Carolina University 9 Step Approach to Business Strategy Paper

Below is the 9 step approach of a business. Your job is in the description below. I am a member of the University football team so you can use that and I’m also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated. If you have an idea I’m happy to listen about what organization you think could also be a good fit.

You will select an organization (your current organization or department, or an organization/association you are a member of) and apply the pertinent portions of the 9-step approach to revise or create a strategy to be implemented. Be certain to include the strategic thinking skills and tools necessary for the leaders to implement this plan.

Step 1 Gather strategic intelligence 41 Pg

Step 2 Assess strategic capability 47 Pg

Step 3 Create strategic knowledge 63 Pg

Step 4 Make strategic predictions 64 Pg

Step 5 Develop a strategic vision 67 Pg

Step 6 Create strategic options 72 Pg

Step 7 Take Strategic decisions 83 Pg

Step 8 Create and communicate market-led strategy 92 Pg

Step 9 Plan and manage projects to implement change 115 Pg

Strategic Thinking by Simon Wootton; Terry Horne Boook