Poster design

Week 7: Examine the Strategic Leadership Involved with Crises Situations

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Instructions:

Crises in the Military

Exploring current events is an effective way to learn about the strategic leadership involved with guiding organizations through crisis situations. Consider the use of  drones  in the U.S. military. In recent years, the use of drones has increased, and while on the surface it appears these computerized aircraft limit the individuals involved in warfare on the frontlines, the behind-the-scene reality shows something different. There are thousands of drone operators (otherwise known as "pilots"), all of whom possess very specific technical skills and experience.

Drone pilots are under  significant stress , working far longer than 8 hours each day, 6 days a week. Understanding the challenges of these roles, fewer and fewer individuals are expressing interest in pursuing these positions. Therefore, the  current operator force is diminishing as active-duty tours are coming to an end. The shortfall of active-duty service members is considered a major crisis that must be addressed. A lack of funding for this expensive military strategy is another aspect of the crisis. 

Leadership in Times of Crisis

Change in any environment can be difficult for individuals and teams of individuals;  crisis situations are even more challenging and stressful. Leaders have the critical responsibility to strategically navigate their followers and organizations through crisis situations and the less-imperative times if  change . Strategic leadership is necessary because there are internal and external forces to consider, tough decisions to make, and often very little time to do either of these things. These strategic decisions can have profound (positive or negative) effects on those involved, including the organization itself.

The best thing a leader/organization can do it to have a crisis management plan in place long before a crisis hits, but it's also important that the leader in such situations have  strategic leadership  and  change management  skills. View this video discussing  crisis management strategy planning .

Strategically Addressing Crises and Change

Examine the use of drones in the U.S. Military from a strategic leadership perspective. Within your examination, analyze the strategic considerations of using drones to achieve specific military goals. Consider the change management elements of moving towards the idea of sending fewer individuals into war and attacks on the country's enemies yet requiring a very large behind-the-scenes workforce. Then, reflect on how the elements of change and perceived crisis should be handled and the various leadership styles and behaviors you feel would be most effective in this scenario.

· Using a free  infographic tool , create a poster that illustrates the crisis management element of this initiative (e.g., the limited funding and diminishing workforce due to active-duty service requirements, the stress of being a drone pilot, the public's perception, etc.), as well as how you would address these elements from a strategic leadership perspective, using scholarly support to justify your rationale. 

Be sure to include a minimum of five identified elements.

Support infographic with minimum of five scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included. Cite the sources within the infographic and add the full reference list in small print at the bottom of the poster. If you are unable to add this reference list footer, feel free to add the reference list to a Word document and upload under separate cover.

Your infographic should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.

All Required / Mandatory Resources Included in Attached Zip File.