The critical tasks of strategic leadership include: (a) being a guardian of trade-offs by ensuring that the organization's resources are allocated in ways consistent with the strategy, and (b) creating a sense of urgency by not allowing the organization and its members to grow slow and complacent.

Strategic Leadership

Leadership that focuses on long-term success through visioning, planning, and fostering an environment conducive to adaptation, innovation, and growth.

Guardian of Trade-offs

A role or principle involving the management and balance of competing interests or resources in decision-making processes.

Sense of Urgency

The perceived need to act immediately in order to meet objectives or respond to opportunities and threats.