week 4

   1.      Who is strategist? Describe the main types of jobs that have a strong strategic element.

My grandfather said that Military or business leader use to be known as strategist in old age. However, the term strategist has become wider nowadays. Business Leaders like Mukesh Ambani, Steve jobs, Bill Gates and others are referred as successful strategist. Nowadays Musicians, writers, scientists, political leader, inventors, sports managers, film artist and others are called strategist.

The main types of jobs that have strong strategic elements are:   

·        Consultants and academics: Consultants and academics are the group who study the external and internal environment of an organization. According to the nature of business they guide business owner what strategy they need to develop.

·        CEO/COO/MD: These people having highest rank in a company. He/she is the administrator who provides information to the board of directors. Board of directors is a person who provides roles and responsibilities to CEO/COO/MD. Decisions are made by these strategists, guide the employees and manage people. Being a leader, CEO/COO/MD can give guidance and suggestion to the Board of Directors; can make adjust with a firm and motivates workers
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·        Leader: Leader is a person who leads people. He may be a political leader, business leader, or others. He is responsible to make or change strategy which does not work in real scenario.

·        Founder of the business: This person plays a vital role in decision making because he is the person who invest in business, so he is responsible for everything. Founder is a person who starts business in his own money to gain the high profit.

2.      What’s the difference between strategy planner and strategy consultant? ( use your own words or referenced quotes)

-          Difference between strategy planner and strategy consultant are as given below:

•   Strategy Planners work within the organization and referred as internal workforce of an organization but Strategy consultant work from outside the organization and referred as external workforce of an organization.

• Strategy planners have less responsibility than strategy consultant as planners examine the situation but consultant examines the entire organization.

• Strategy planners need to make entire strategy, so they involved in each steps of strategy making process whereas Strategy consultant provide resources to implement planned strategies, so consultant involved more in implement steps of strategy making process.

• Strategy planners focus more on making strategy according to desire of organization whereas strategy consultants focus on organization than a situation of making strategy.

3.      What where your answer to question 1 and 2 on a group exercise this week?

-          Question number 1

Business Leader: Ratan Tata: I am impressed with Ratan Tata because he was such a business person who has developed and explore a smallest car with low cost in the world.

Inventor or scientist: Galileo Galilei: He is a renowned philosopher and astronomer who is a main player in scientific progression. According to a research, he was regarded as number one intellectual person in this globe till date. Hence, he is known as father of science.

Sport manger: Ganesh Lama: He is a Nepalese football manager and former coach of Nepalese police club of Kathmandu. He was responsible for managing football games in Kathmandu.

Civil Right Campaigner: Anuradha Koirala: She is also a Nepalese woman, who worked for the woman who faced human trafficking; CNN Hero 2011 is a famous award which she attains.

Writer: Laxmi Prasad Devkota: He a famous writer of Nepal who wrote “muna madan”. He wrote different articles, songs, poems, nobel, story, etc in different language i.e. English, nepali and others. He was awarded in different events time to time. He is not now in this world but his creativity never dead in this era.

-          Question Number 2

I would like to be involved in business strategy because of good knowledge about business, fine presentation skill, how to deal with customers and in changing situation. One thing that I lack is experience in strategy job until now. Therefore, I want to study in this module then only I acquire such duties responsibilities if someone offers it to me.

4.      You need to start preparing for week 5. See if you can find your first strategy job advert right now and post it as a picture or attachment to this week’s learning journal entry.

-          I have found different job while researching. One of them as position of strategy Implementation manager is:

Strategy Implementation Manager - Media Agency

Melbourne

About our Client Our client is a highly regarded media agency. With an exceptionally strong portfolio of clients and a terrific culture, they are the media agency of choice for some of Australia's strongest brands. An opportunity now exists for an exceptionally talented strategy implementation manager to work on a number of significant brands. Job Description You will be responsible for leading client relationships; fully understanding their business needs and providing strategic business solutions. Developing innovative communication strategies across media platforms and utilizing research and insights to develop trend analysis, consumer behaviours and planning principles. Understanding and advising clients on brand distribution strategies, overcoming consumer barriers and category dynamics. Developing competitive reviews, actioning insights, driving innovation opportunities across all touch points. The Successful Applicant With a background in media communications planning and client relationship management you will be an experienced media planner. Strong experience in media planning principles; scheduling, regency, fighting, reach theories, seasonality etc. Strong knowledge of systems such as Roy Morgan, AD Quest, BCC and other tools. Previous management experience is necessary for managing and mentoring a team and working in a collaborative style. Leading WIPS with clients and ensuring high quality control on all work. What's on Offer The chance to work at a great media agency and to be a part of a hugely enthusiastic and collaborative team. A fantastic culture and great remuneration. To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Conor Dean quoting reference number A107265400 on +61 3 8640 3277.

Industry: Other Sector: Private Profession: Advert/Media/Comm/Ent & Design Work Type: Temporary Role: Media Buying, Booking, Traffic Reference Number: A107265400

References: 

    1.      Barry Bozeman and Jeffrey D. Straussman, Public Management Strategies: Guidelines forManagerial Effectiveness. Oxford: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1990.

    2.      Kilcourse, T. (1994). A human resource philosophy. Management Decision, 32(9), 37-42.

  3.      Larwood, L. & Falbe, C.M. (1995). Structure and meaning of organizational vision. Academy ofManagement Journal, 38(3), 740-770.

    4.      Mintzberg, H. (1994). The rise and fall of strategic planning. Harvard Business Review, 72(1),107-114.

   5.      Ring, P.S., and Perry, J.L., “Strategic Management in Public and Private Organizations: Implications of Distinctive Contexts and Constraints.” Academy of Management Review,1985, 10, pp.276–86.

Job advert Web Reference:

http://www.jobla.com.au/advertmediacomment-and-design-jobs/media-buying-booking-traffic-strategy-implementation-manager-media-agency/2228050