Week 1 Discussion – Strategy Foundations
Read the articles Five Questions That
Week 1 Discussion – Strategy Foundations
Read the articles Five Questions That Make Strategy RealLinks to an external site. and Strategy First. From the two articles, specify the main differences between strategy and tactics. Provide support for your response.
Introduce yourself to your peers by sharing something unique about your background. Explain how you expect this course will help you move forward in your current or future career.
Compare the primary characterization of strategy that both Welch and Linker present in their respective articles.
From the articles, select a principle of strategy and provide a real business-world example that reflects that principle. For both articles, you are expected to assess the concept of the strategy, core directional choices that led to the best outcome, and specific actions implemented. Provide a rationale to support your reasoning. Present evidence and provide support for your response to strengthen your position.