Learning Objective

• Students will be able to understand the difference between systems thinking, strategic planning and strategic management.

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Recommended Readings

• Case study: The Systems Thinking Approach® to Strategic Management Workshop Case Study - The “Association for IT Trainers”
• Article: Strategy vs. Strategic Planning article based on BOK1.0

Optional Readings

• Template: STRATEGIC THINKING – ABCs TEMPLATE
• Book: RSP Ch3 The Organization...A Living, Breathing System
• Book: Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Planning and Change Intro and Ch3 (part)

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Apply self-reflection questions to this case study - The “Association for IT Trainers”

Self-reflection

1. Does this organization view strategic planning as an isolated event or process...or has it created an ongoing, three-part strategic management system for achieving its ideal future vision? 
2. Are you clear on the difference between strategic planning and strategic management using this case study to contrast the two?

The required content relating to the questions in this quiz can be found in the Resources Section in the pdf download of the slides for each videos in each module. So it is recommended that you review this content BEFORE attempting the quiz. Of course the best reference is the BOK 3.0.

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