Strategic Management

      What Welch means by saying “Manage your destiny, or someone else will” is that it is your responsibility as a person in society to make it your mission to pursue your career/life the way you want it to be.  Of course in terms of strategic management it involves much more than just day dreaming.  Don’t get me wrong, having a vision or dream is very important in that a vision could give you the fuel you need to push through the hard times.  Additional to your vision is the strategic planning process which includes strategic goals. “SMART goals provide enough detail that everyone understands what's to be accomplished, what success looks like, and how success will be measured. “ Basically, the “or someone else will” part of what Welch says means if you don’t take the wheel and steer, everything you do in life will be almost predetermined by someone else, whether it be the government or a boss you may end up having.

      If my friend were to be stuck in the given situation the biggest piece of advice I’d give him would be to do something, anything, and definitely don’t remain stagnant. If there are too many choices then explore the ones that get you excited or feeling hopeful.  I am currently enrolled in the BS program in the computer field so my example is obviously going to be computer related.  I myself was uncertain as to what route I wanted to take, but by just getting the ball rolling and taking classes, I’ve already gotten a head start as to where I want to end up.  I’ve even networked with some key people to get me there as well. So my main advice is don’t ever just do nothing!

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