Problem
Part A
1. Discuss the importance of leadership as it relates to team buy-in of the strategy.
2. Discuss the importance of having the appropriate alignment between strategy, people, and corporate culture.
3. Discuss the role that this alignment plays in determining the success or failure of the business strategy.
Part B
1. Corporate leaders often encounter cynicism from employees when leaders announce that they are presenting a "new" mission or vision statement for the corporation. Why do you think employees react in this way?
2. What can leaders do to avoid this skeptical reaction on the part of employees and ensure that the new vision/mission is embraced?