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The Entrepreneurial School: Strategy as Vision

Learning Objectives

Strategy in One Head

Vision as a Discipline, Not Just a Gift

Worked Example: Jobs's Vision Reorients Apple, 1997

Where Vision Fails: Fragility and the Cult of Leadership

Practice: Build a Vision, Then Stress It

Expert Depth: Vision Versus Emergence, and Whether Vision Can Be Built

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Welcome to "The Entrepreneurial School: Strategic Vision and the Leadership Cult," a transformative online course designed for aspiring leaders, strategists, and entrepreneurs. In today's fast-paced business landscape, having a clear, compelling vision is often the difference between monumental success and rapid decline.

Welcome to "The Entrepreneurial School: Strategic Vision and the Leadership Cult," a transformative online course designed for aspiring leaders, strategists, and entrepreneurs. In today's fast-paced business landscape, having a clear, compelling vision is often the difference between monumental success and rapid decline. But what exactly is strategic vision? Is it an innate gift possessed only by a chosen few, or is it a disciplined practice that can be cultivated? This comprehensive course dives deep into the "Entrepreneurial School" of strategy, where strategy is inherently tied to the vision of a single leader. We will explore the mechanics of "Strategy in One Head," examining how visionary leaders conceptualize and execute their grand ideas. Through compelling real-world case studies, including a detailed look at how Steve Jobs's vision reoriented Apple in 1997, you will see these concepts in action. However, vision is not without its pitfalls. We will critically analyze where vision fails, exploring the fragility of organizations overly reliant on a single leader and the dangers of the "Cult of Leadership." You will not only learn the theory but also engage in practical exercises to build your own strategic vision and stress-test it against real-world pressures. Finally, we will delve into expert debates on vision versus emergence, equipping you with a nuanced understanding of how strategies truly form. Whether you are leading a startup or guiding a corporate team, this course will empower you to harness the power of strategic vision while avoiding its most common traps.

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            <p>The study of strategic management frequently oscillates between rigorous analytical planning and organic, emergent adaptation. However, the Entrepreneurial School posits a distinctly different paradigm: strategy as a centralized, intuitive vision residing within the mind of a single leader. For students and practitioners of strategy, particularly those navigating the high-stakes environments of startups or corporate turnarounds, mastering this perspective is paramount. This course delves into the mechanics of strategic vision, examining how a singular, compelling foresight can galvanize an organization, drive radical innovation, and fundamentally reorient a company's trajectory.</p>

<p>Throughout this curriculum, participants will critically examine the duality of visionary leadership. The coursework moves beyond the romanticized notion of innate genius to explore vision as a cultivated discipline rather than a mere gift. By analyzing historical precedents, such as Steve Jobs's pivotal 1997 restructuring of Apple, learners will observe the tangible impact of a unified strategic direction. Concurrently, the curriculum addresses the inherent vulnerabilities of this model, specifically the fragility of relying on a single architect and the organizational perils associated with the cult of leadership. Through practical exercises in building and stress-testing strategic visions, alongside expert discussions on the tension between deliberate foresight and emergent strategy, practitioners will develop a nuanced capacity to both harness and critique the entrepreneurial approach to strategic management.</p>
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