April 2015
Beginner
320 pages
7h 31m
English
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Leading with Strategic Thinking: Four Ways Effective Leaders Gain Insight, Drive Change, and Get Results
by B. Keith Simerson, Aaron K. Olson
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About the Authors
We have over 35 years of combined experience advising CEOs, boards, government officials, teams, and individuals on developing strategies and leading organizations. Our clients range in size from large global corporations, to mid-tier privately held companies, to small startup companies and nonprofit organizations.
Our collaboration began at Northwestern University in 2009, when we were asked to design a graduate course on the topics of strategic thinking, strategy formation and execution, and strategic planning. We continue to teach that course today, which serves as a requirement for completion of the university's Master's in Learning and Organizational Change.
Aaron K. Olson is Chief Talent Officer at Aon plc, a worldwide leader in risk management and human resource solutions. His global team oversees talent management, executive succession, workforce diversity, and professional development for Aon's 66,000 colleagues in 120 countries around the world.
Aaron advises global organizations on the topic of human capital strategy, with a focus on leadership and organizational development. He has facilitated strategic planning sessions and consulted with leaders globally, including engagements in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, the Netherlands, India, Israel, and Singapore. Aaron has teaching experience that spans 18 years at both the graduate ...
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