Thinking strategically is critical for any organization to compete successfully and build the necessary competitive advantage for sustained superior performance. Managers and business leaders will be asked to make critical business decisions determining the organization's future.

Address the following questions.

• Discuss how the business simulation will contribute to the development of these skills.
• Describe what value a new team member with the ability to think strategically brings to an organization. Explain your response.
• How do you intend to develop your individual ability to think strategically throughout this class?