JLBC STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVES

JLBC STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVES

JLBC OUTLINE

JLBC readings are:

Defining the Challenge

Strategic Leadership: Defining the Challenge

National Security Strategy

The White House, National Security Strategy

Leadership and Systems

Defense

Strategic Thinking:

Key to Corporate Survival

Strategic Thinking: Key to Corporate Survival

Management Review

Crowdsourcing

What it Means for Innovation

Crowdsourcing: What it Means for Innovation

Communications

Companies that conduct long-range planning incorrectly may hinder rather than help their performance.

For a specific example of applying innovative concepts with strategic planning, the final article presents the topic of crowdsourcing. This term refers to the relatively new trend of assigning work to a large group of people, who may be highly-skilled amateurs rather than just a tiny handful of employees in an organization. Crowdsourcing: What it Means for Innovation,” summarize the current state of this concept. As you read, you may discover new ways to harness the various talents of a group of people to meet the needs of your project, team, or squadron.

JLBC GOALS

1. Comprehend the concept of strategic leadership at the national and organizational levels.

2. Summarize the use of systems thinking for strategic planning.

3. Explain how crowdsourcing technologies can help accomplish team goals.