GB580 Unit 1 Discussion Topic 1

Strategic Manager

Being a strategic manager sounds interesting, but what does it mean to be a strategic manager? How do you become a strategic manager? These are important questions that you need to ponder and research to better understand the intricacies of becoming a strategic manager. Research and respond to the following inquiries to start building knowledge on becoming and being a strategic manager.

What does strategic management mean?

What does a strategic manager do?

Based on your experiences in the FLIGBY simulation, your real-world professional experience, and by conducting additional research, respond to one of the following strategic management professional competency inquiries from the perspective of a general manager.

What is your approach to conflict management?

• What is your approach to risk management?
• What is your approach to process management?
• What is your approach to people management?

What is your approach to change management?

• What is your approach to information management?
• What is your approach to resource management?
• What is your approach to managing complex problems?
• What is your approach to relationship management?
• What is your approach to decision-making?
• What is your approach to managing a team?
• What is your approach to time management?
• What is your approach to project management?
• What is your approach to managing organizational culture?
• What is your approach to financial management?
• What is your approach to managing organizational communications?
• What is your approach to establishing management controls?
• What characteristics of a strategic manager do you possess?