CSC Leadership & Strategic Planning 3

Question 1

A senior consultant is facilitating a strategic offsite for a Fortune 500 client. The CEO dominates discussions, causing other executives to disengage. The MOST appropriate intervention is:

Accepted Answer

Use structured facilitation techniques like round-robin input and anonymous voting to equalize participation

Answer

Structured facilitation techniques neutralize dominant personalities and surface diverse perspectives critical to robust strategic decisions.

Question 2

The concept of 'strategic drift' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Gradual, incremental strategic changes that cumulatively move the organization away from its environment

Answer

Strategic drift occurs when an organization's strategy evolves incrementally but fails to keep pace with environmental change, creating a growing misfit.

Question 3

Which leadership style is MOST effective when a team consists of highly experienced, self-motivated subject matter experts working on a complex consulting engagement?

Accepted Answer

Delegative (laissez-faire) leadership

Answer

Delegative leadership empowers experienced, motivated professionals to exercise their expertise autonomously, maximizing their effectiveness.

Question 4

When conducting a stakeholder analysis for a large-scale strategic initiative, which stakeholder quadrant in a power/interest matrix requires the MOST active management?

Accepted Answer

High power, high interest

Answer

High power, high interest stakeholders can significantly influence outcomes and must be actively managed through frequent communication and engagement.

Question 5

A client's strategic plan includes a goal to 'improve customer satisfaction.' A senior consultant should advise that this goal be revised because it lacks:

Accepted Answer

Measurable and time-bound criteria (SMART attributes)

Answer

Effective strategic goals must be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART) to drive accountability and track progress.

(CSC) Certified Senior Consultant Practice Test

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CSC Leadership & Strategic Planning 3