C.S. Lewis describes the notion of an “inner ring” that is formed not solely through the establishment of a hierarchal structure, but through relationships and the desire individuals have to participate in the decision-making processes. The access granted by a strategic leader is essential for a strategic advisor to effectively contribute to the mission. Thus, an effective strategic advisor operates at the strategic level of an organization, possesses either the subject matter expertise in a particular field or a diverse knowledge base that can be accessed and applied across the spectrum of activity, has the propensity for multi-dimensional collaboration across organizations within a bounded network, and most critically has access to and the trust of the senior leader. While the ultimate responsibility for decisions rest with senior leaders, strategic advisors prepare them to make choices and decisions by examining the information available, determining the context behind the activity, and clearly articulating both the situation and the options available for execution. Evaluating Kautilya and his writings’ impact on modern-day cultures provides strategic advisors with a better understanding of the decision-making processes of competitors or adversaries by correctly interpreting observable
C.S. Lewis describes the notion of an “inner ring” that is formed not solely through the establishment of a hierarchal structure, but through relationships and the desire individuals have to participate in the decision-making processes. The access granted by a strategic leader is essential for a strategic advisor to effectively contribute to the mission. Thus, an effective strategic advisor operates at the strategic level of an organization, possesses either the subject matter expertise in a particular field or a diverse knowledge base that can be accessed and applied across the spectrum of activity, has the propensity for multi-dimensional collaboration across organizations within a bounded network, and most critically has access to and the trust of the senior leader. While the ultimate responsibility for decisions rest with senior leaders, strategic advisors prepare them to make choices and decisions by examining the information available, determining the context behind the activity, and clearly articulating both the situation and the options available for execution. Evaluating Kautilya and his writings’ impact on modern-day cultures provides strategic advisors with a better understanding of the decision-making processes of competitors or adversaries by correctly interpreting observable