Government Executive Leadership Program: A Study in Strategic Leadership

Government Executive Leadership Program: A Study in Strategic Leadership

Bruce Trask | 2015

Abstract

The idea of being a“Strategic”leader is often talked about but rarely is it clearly understood what is really expected when we are told to be a more strategic leader. This curriculum will teach how to be astrategicleader at whatever level we may be. It will allow us to confidently think and act as a strategic leader at our current level of leadership and be ready to think and act strategically at the next level. While many of the behaviors and processes for strategic leadership transfer from one level to the next, the way in which they are implemented will vary. As our level of responsibility increases the depth and complexity of strategic leadership can increase. This course will gradually step us through that increasing complexity of leadership.

Our abilities, skills, and knowledge gained and developed over many years have prepared us for the positions we hold. But what got us here won’t necessarily get us where we want and need to go. This program is specifically designed to give a clear picture of leadership, define the actions of a strategic leader at each level, and provide the basis for leadership development through each of these levels. Our final module,Foresight Leadership Strategy, will provide us with powerful tools that will help us more successfully lead our organizations and create a legacy of strategic leadership.