Question 1: What is the importance of "cognitive maps" as they may lead to different outcomes for each element of the strategic reasoning process. Should organizations strive to reconcile different cognitive maps? Why or why not?
Question 2: In the readings of de Wit & Meyer, Strategic Synthesis, the mind of the strategist, Ohmae states, "Analysis is the critical starting point of strategic thinking. How can leaders help themselves and others develop "prepared minds" for organizational excellence?