"The Big Lie of Strategic Planning" by Roger L. Martin

 Which idiom means that something important or obvious is being ignored or overlooked?

• The devil is in the details

• The elephant in the room

• The tail wagging the dog

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which phrasal verb means to approach something in a creative or unconventional way?

• Reframe our understanding

•  Shy away from

• Pick the right number

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which idiom means that things don't always go according to plan?

• The devil is in the details

• The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry

• You can't have your cake and eat it too

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which expression means to recognize and account for the uncertainty and impermanence of a situation?

•  Embrace the uncertainty

• Articulate the core assumptions

• Plan to pick the right number

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

 Which idiom means that a small, insignificant part is having too much influence on the whole?

• The devil is in the details

• The elephant in the room

• The tail wagging the dog

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

According to the article, what is the "big lie" of strategic planning?

• It is an ineffective method for developing strategies.

• It is too complex for most businesses to implement.

• It is a one-time process that can be completed quickly.

• It is based on outdated principles that no longer apply.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What alternative approach to strategic planning does the author propose?

• Focusing on a single goal or objective.

• Emphasizing flexibility and adaptability.

•  Outsourcing the planning process to experts.

• Using data-driven decision-making exclusively.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What does the author mean by "tacit knowledge" in the context of strategic planning?

• Knowledge that is difficult to articulate or codify.

•  Knowledge that is widely accepted and undisputed.

•  Knowledge that is outdated and no longer relevant.

• Knowledge that is only accessible to experts in the field.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What are the benefits of using an alternative approach to strategic planning, as recommended by Roger L. Martin?

•  It emphasizes flexibility and adaptability.

• It makes use of tacit knowledge.

• It provides a more realistic and practical approach to strategy development.

•  All of them.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2