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Cheryl, Do you have an example of a strategic thinker that you have worked with that exhibited these characteristics and traits? Dr. Blake Faulkner

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Rebecca, In your role what are steps you can take to help to create a culture that cultivate strategic and creative thinking? Dr. Blake Faulkner

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Amy, Great pratice Amy! In a multiple campus institution how do you connect the individual campus strategies the overall instutional strategy? Dr. Blake Faulkner

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Darcy, Important points you make. Successful innovation occurs when creativity (a great idea) is successfully implemented. There are alot of creative ideas and creative people/organizations that have difficulty executing. Those that are true innovators have made this important connection. Dr. Blake Faulkner

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Creativity and Innovation

Troy, What do you think are the key elements of moving from a creative idea to implementation of that idea? Dr. Blake Faulkner

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Troy, What is the process your organization uses to ensure this alignment? Dr. Blake Faulkner

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Arturo, How does your department or campus integrate with the overall strategy for your organization? Dr. Blake Faulkner

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Arturo, Good point. There is always next at bat! How do you balance assuring short term results without sacrificing long term sustainable results? Dr. Blake Faulkner

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TJ, Very well said and some great examples. I think that what we learn working through challenging times are some of our greatest learning moments in strategic leadership. I would add however that there can be a sense of complacency when all is going well that many times gradually erodes optimal institutional effectiveness. Being disciplined when times are good and taking time for strategic thinking to step back to see what lies ahead and what is happening in the macro-environment is paramount to addressing potential downturns proactively versus reactively. I think one of the challenges in all organizations is that… >>>

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Following the Steps! Or Not?

Shannon, Very good thoughts. One item I would suggest in many circumstances is to get the other functional area stakeholders involved in the beginning so that they are part of the process. Not always possible but when possible typically leads to better solution and greater buy in. Great example of allowing time for folks to think strategically and step back from the urgent needs of the day.Also very good point that a collaborative culture requires leadership that is comfortable in allowing people to ask why? and how could we do this better? Dr. Blake Faulkner