What is the difference between a good tactical leader and to be a good strategic leader? As he approaches retirement, Robert Lincoln reflects on his successor at Lincoln Industries. The case describes the background of the four potential successors, all of which are tactically astute and very competent general managers. Lincoln realizes that the company is at a crossroads, and wonders what it will take to complete the potential successors to be a good tactical leaders effective strategic leaders.
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by S. Venkataraman, Alexander Horniman Source: Darden School of Business 4 pages. Publication Date: November 29, 2007. Prod. #: UV0830-PDF-ENG
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