QUESTION 3 [25 MARKS] A strategic leader is a person who has been identified by the organisation for the capabilities they possess to direct and co-ordinate the strategic development process. They also often determine the need for strategy development and take initiative in this regard, and are considered the pioneers of strategy development (Johnson et al., 2011, p.400). Your organisation is going through a transformation. You have been identified to deliver training on the role of strategic leaders to the leaders of your organisation as part of capacity building. Critically discuss any four roles played by strategic leaders that the leaders of your organisation can adopt for competitive advantage. Discuss some advantages of each role and provide examples where applicable.

Rubric:

Topic	Masterly answer
Roles of a strategic leader and application	Excellent discussion and application of the roles of a strategic leader. Excellent insights and perspectives in discussion. Strong arguments, where applicable.