You are the Vice-President of Manufacturing (VP-MFG) of a mid-size manufacturing company that is seeking a new Chief Operating Officer (COO) to fill the pending vacancy in the next few months, and you are seeking this position. The process requires that you submit a Vision and Qualification Document to the Board of Directors for the COO position that demonstrates your qualifications based upon your experience and command of the various disciplines required to be a successful COO. You believe you are extremely qualified for this position, which requires your ability to lead the organization through the Business Strategy process. This submittal is a comprehensive document that delivers a broad understanding of your relevant qualifications for the position you seek and provides your vision for the future. Your confidence level in seeking this position is supported by the fact that you have spent your entire career with the company in various departments, including manufacturing, marketing, finance, managerial accounting, and human resources, as part of the company's management development program. This exposure to the core operations of the company has provided you with a vision of what the COO position is and what is needed to provide the company with a competitive advantage in the marketplace. You have demonstrated over the years that you "belong at the table."