Leadership Framework: Strategic Orientation

Why it matters

Leaders must focus on the deeper and wider long term picture on behalf of their organisation and team. Leaders need to be ahead of the game and to actively scan the horizon for developments that may impact on their existing plans and priorities both now and in the foreseeable future.

What it is

• Engaging with others to build a vision of the future whilst considering the longer term implications of shifts in circumstances
• Grounded in the need to maintain and improve performance
• Strong analytical ability to think through and evaluate the potential impact of various social, environmental, political, economic and technological changes, translating these into practical steps and goals

What it is not

• A reactive response to shifts in circumstances which could result in changing direction too readily and quickly
• Intellectual speculation detached from organisational needs

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