Module One, Lecture Ten: Strategic leadership and Governance: Conclusions Professor Kerry E. Howell

 On War, Carl Von Clauswitz  Engagement, Objective and Rationale  Strategy is simple but difficult to implement  Leadership qualities required

 Leadership, Governance and Politics  Knowledge of political systems  Democracy  Social Contract

 Nicollo Machiavelli  The Prince  Ends justify the means  Amorality

 Immanuel Kant disagreed with Machiavelli  Leaders should adhere to moral laws  Leaders cannot justify rule breaking by appealing to outcomes and effects on followers  Reason indicates that certain actions are wrong

 Deontology and the categorical imperative  Civil constitution and perpetual peace  Individuals should not be used as ends ONLY  Strategic leadership involves strong bonds, relationships and trust

 Knowledge of situations is arguably more important than traits  Important to understand the human psyche  Knowledge of societies and communities crucial for leadership  Leadership requires intelligence and experience

 Phronesis involves intelligence and experience  Prudence essential for strategic leadership and governance  Knowledge a central theme for strategic leadership and governance  Knowledge enables strategy, leadership, governance and human survival

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