ST3: Show and Tell Management Functions
Find two articles in business journals or newspapers (print or online editions) that profile two senior managers who lead a business organization.
1. What experience, skills, and business background do the two leaders have? Do you see any striking similarities or differences in their backgrounds?
2. What kinds of business challenges have these two leaders faced? What actions did they take to deal with those challenges? Did they establish any long-term goals or objectives for their company? Did the articles mention a new change initiative?
3. Describe the leadership strengths of each person as they are presented in the articles you selected. Is either leader known as a team builder? Long term strategist? Shrewd negotiator? What are each leader’s greatest areas of strength?
