Your article is insightful. However the authors do not describe or explain how to have strategic conversations that will impact an organization’s strategic direction.
Interesting article. Facilitating strategic conversations is a very critical and practical skill, and I find it hard to believe this isn’t discussed more in professional business schools. This was definitely something that was included in my social work education (Master of Social Work program at the University of Michigan). To be fair, I’m sure many students at the UMSSW didn’t necessarily receive this kind of training, but if it was of interest to the student, the resources (including amazing faculty) and opportunity were there. Community organizing/development classes, group development, dialogue and other classes provided some of this, complemented with field placements/internships, capstone projects, work and volunteer positions for more practical experience. In my experience, the combination of these helped me develop a basic framework, strategies, and skills in facilitating strategic conversations. Perhaps B school students need some training in community organizing and social change theories.
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BY Michael Carson
ON February 25, 2014 12:13 PM
Your article is insightful. However the authors do not describe or explain how to have strategic conversations that will impact an organization’s strategic direction.
BY Natalie Zappella
ON February 25, 2014 06:54 PM
Interesting article. Facilitating strategic conversations is a very critical and practical skill, and I find it hard to believe this isn’t discussed more in professional business schools. This was definitely something that was included in my social work education (Master of Social Work program at the University of Michigan). To be fair, I’m sure many students at the UMSSW didn’t necessarily receive this kind of training, but if it was of interest to the student, the resources (including amazing faculty) and opportunity were there. Community organizing/development classes, group development, dialogue and other classes provided some of this, complemented with field placements/internships, capstone projects, work and volunteer positions for more practical experience. In my experience, the combination of these helped me develop a basic framework, strategies, and skills in facilitating strategic conversations. Perhaps B school students need some training in community organizing and social change theories.
BY Ian Ross
ON February 26, 2014 01:28 PM
This article states and restates the importance of crafting a strategic conversation.
That’s it.
BY Kacey
ON September 29, 2014 04:23 PM
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