Strategic leadership : the general's art / editors, Mark Grandstaff, Georgia Sorenson.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface / Mark Grandstaff, Georgia Sorenson -- PART 1. A CULTURE OF LEADERSHIP: 1. Creating a culture of leadership development / George E. Reed, PhD -- PART 2. STRATEGIC THINKING: 2. Self-awareness : enhancing strategic leader development / Craig Bullis, PhD ; 3. Thinking critically about critical thinking / Stephen Gerras, PhD ; 4. Systems thinking and senior leadership / George E. Reed, PhD ; 5. Strategic leaders and the uses of history / Mark Grandstaff, PhD ; 6. Creative thinking for individuals and teams / COL Charles D. Allen, U.S. Army -- PART 3. STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP: 7. Visioning, environmental scanning, and futuring for strategic leaders / COL James Oman, U.S. Army, and COL Mark Eshelman, U.S. Army ; 8. Strategic leadership and organizational culture / Stephen Gerras, PhD, and COL Charles Allen, U.S. Army ; 9. Cultural diversity and leadership / COL Julie T. Manta, U.S. Army ; 10. The strategic leader as negotiator / COL George Woods, U.S. Army ; 11. Leading change / COL Lee DeRemer, U.S. Air Force -- PART 4. GETTYSBURG: A CASE STUDY IN STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP: 12. Gettysburg : a case study in strategic leadership / COL Mark Eshelman, U.S. Army, and COL James Oman, U.S. Army -- Afterword / James MacGregor Burns.

What distinguishes strategic leadership? According to top U.S. Army generals, the difference lies in the discipline of thinking. Because the problems strategic leaders face are often multi-faceted and can involve ethical dilemmas, these leaders must move beyond thinking tactically and take a longer term, broader approach to finding solutions. Through the U.S. Army War College and other senior-service colleges, the Army teaches strategic thinking to its officers, developing some of the most esteemed leaders of our time. Strategic Leadership: The General's Art provides aspiring leaders with an understanding of the behavior and competencies that make a good strategic leader. In line with the curriculum followed by senior officers attending the U.S. Army War College, this book teaches leaders how to think strategically in a volatile, uncertain environment and thereby to provide transformational leadership and shape outcomes. With contributions from senior military leaders as well as experts in the fields of strategic leadership, systems and critical thinking, and corporate culture, this invaluable reference shows readers how to move from mid-level manager to strategic-thinking senior executive. Strategic Leadership: The General's Art offers: Strategic thinking and leadership processes taught by the military to its senior leadership ; Strategic leadership theories and practical exercises to help put those theories into action ; The valuable knowledge that Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations gain through U.S. Army War College workshops-- Publisher's description.