This is great article about developing and the importance of strategic acumen regardless of what level you lead at, ‘Plan Like a CEO At Any Management Level’, written by Susan L. Colantuono and Laura J. Colcord.

Women leaders consistently rate higher than men as managers of people but are consistently rated lower in the area of strategic acumen. Although strategic acumen must be exercised on a daily basis, one organizational ritual presents the perfect opportunity for honing and demonstrating these skills — the annual planning process. In order to exercise and showcase your strategic acumen, you will want to plan like a CEO no matter at the level you lead.


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