Wk 2 Discussion 2 – Crafting the Vision 

Write a 250- to 300-word response to the following: 

• Describe your vision to optimize operations in your      selected organization. 
• Explain how your vision embodies boldness and      audacity. 
• Describe the people, products, and systems that will be      involved. 
• Describe the types of new applications that could      emerge from knowing the locations of the people, products, and      processes. 
• Describe a specific challenge or concern you have about      your vision, then pose a question to classmates designed to help you      obtain feedback or solutions to that challenge. 

Refer to the Vision Framework Worksheet to guide your thinking as you respond to each question. 

Include your own experience as well as 2 citations that align with or contradict your comments as sourced from peer-reviewed academic journals, industry publications, books, and/or other sources. Cite your sources using APA formatting. If you found information that contradicts your experience, explain why you agree or disagree with the information. 

                   Vision FrameworkWorksheet

Part A: Write a 175- to 260-word response to each prompt below.

Ensure each response is

• thorough and complete
• supported with rationale
• edited carefully for grammar,      punctuation, and spelling errors
• formatted according to course-level APA      guidelines (where applicable)
• cited      correctly (where applicable)

Prompt    1–Exploring the Vision

Identify up to 3 possible   optimization opportunities in data analytics relevant to your chosen   organization. In your response be sure to:

· Describe the optimization   issues clearly.

· Explain the proposed opportunity   or remedy for each issue.

· Provide sufficient context   for each issue and opportunity.

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Prompt 2–Developing    the Vision

For   each opportunity you identified, make connections to Figure 1.1, “The Work of   Leaders Overview,” in Ch. 1 of The Work of Leaders. Use the questions   below to guide your response.

· How willyou demonstrate   open-mindedness as you develop your vision?

· How willyou prioritize   the “Big Picture” of your vision?

· How will your solutions   embody boldness?

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Prompt 3– Desired Outcomes

Describe the   intended result of implementing your vision for optimization of operations. Be   sure to include legal and ethical considerations. Provide rationale for your   response.

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Prompt4    – Leadership Competencies

Describe the leadership competencies   necessary to align and execute this vision. Specify any particular milestones   necessary for the plan.

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Prompt    5 – Theoretical/Conceptual Framework

Identify at least 1relevant   theoryor concept that supports your vision.Be specific in your application of   the theories/concepts. Remember to cite sources as needed.

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