All too often, managers are so involved in responding to crises or playing catch-up that they concentrate all their energy on crisis management and short-term tactics. In order to raise the level of organizational effectiveness and become innovative, managers can no longer afford to leap into tactical action in response to every problem. One of the traits of an innovative leader is the ability to formulate a vision for achieving strategic advantage. In this workshop, participants will focus on identifying their values, vision and mission and explore the benefits of developing strategic thinking in responding to a changing environment. They will also learn to assess their internal and external environments, develop goals and tactics to implement the strategic vision, formulate action and communication plans, and monitor progress.