This article discusses the challenges a new senior executive leader faces and several qualities that may present challenges. The article is helpful to students as it illustrates related concepts and considerations examined in Week 1 and to be considered in the Week 1 assignment.
This article examines the important leadership skill of communication. The article is helpful to students as they consider attributes important in selecting a candidate in the Week 1 assignment.
This article discusses the 12 considerations when selecting a successful candidate. The article is helpful to students as it is directly used in the Week 1 assignment to justify the selected candidate (student must select at least six of the 12 considerations in justifying candidate selection).
This article examines professional attributes and training for leaders in today’s turbulent environment. The article is helpful to students as it is helpful in the Week 1 assignment in understanding challenging settings leaders may find themselves in and the traits/skills that are helpful in those environments.
This website illustrates the relationship between the President and his Cabinet. The website and its information is helpful to students to show relationships and departments in a visual representation.
This optional article helps students develop and improve critical thinking skills. The article is helpful given critical thinking skills are needed to effectively select and justify a candidate for the Week 1 Assignment.
