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thinking in relation to the internal context of an organization and how an understanding of the organizational value
chain can help you see the big picture.

Cross-functional Strategic Management (1 hr) (mgmt_23_a02_bs_enus)
Recognize true statements about cross-functional management and identify the benefits of cross-functional
management. Recognize how to support strategic cross-functionality in the organization and the benefits of knowledge
management for furthering strategic cross-functionality. Match knowledge management approaches with their
descriptions.

Risk Management Series: Identifying, Assessing & Dealing with Risk
Identifying Risk (1 hr) (stgy_09_a01_bs_enus)
Differentiate between internal and external risks and determine the most appropriate risk identification techniques to
use for a given situation. Recognize guidelines for conducting a brainstorming session to identify project risks and
actions you can take to overcome various challenges you may encounter when facilitating a brainstorming session to
identify risks.

Assessing Risk (1 hr) (stgy_09_a02_bs_enus)
Determine the techniques most appropriate to assess risks and recognize key risk assessment concepts. Assess an
opportunity and calculate the risk priority number for a threat.

Dealing with Risk (1 hr) (stgy_09_a03_bs_enus)
Distinguish between the types of responses to threats or opportunities and effectively respond to both. Calculate the
contingency reserve for a given set of risks and response strategies.

Decision Making: Making Tough Decisions (1 hr) (pd_12_a06_bs_enus)
Recognize how to deal effectively with uncertainty in decision making using a consequence matrix. Make a decision
that involves a trade-off and recognize the proper role of intuition in decision-making.

Generations / Diversity
BOOKS
Connecting Generations (Axzo Press workbook) (Logicaloperations.com)
A “How to” workbook that addresses the new multi-generation workplace, which is a complex and dynamic organism
that requires flexibility and skill.

Leading with Cultural Intelligence (Livermore 2010)
Understanding cross-cultural issues, changing verbal and nonverbal action, examine your confidence level, review
basic cultural systems.

Sticking Points (Shaw 2013)
How to get 4 Generations Working Together in the 12 places they come apart.

Managing the Millennials (Espinoza 2012)
Millennials Have arrived, Effective managers vs. Challenged managers, Points of tension, Fragile, handle with Care.

Managing the “What’s In It for Me” Workforce (Marston 2007)
Peter Pan in the Workforce, Boomers and Matures, Gen X- How they got here, New Millennials.
Bottom Line, Inc.

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