Think about some of the biggest challenges to effective strategic management systems oversight that have been presented in both the course textbook and the unit lessons. Which challenge seems like it would be the most difficult to overcome, and why? What are some methods that could be applied in order to overcome this challenge and to effectively manage the implemented plan?
ANSWER AND THEN REPLY TO MY CLASSMATES RESPONSE TO THE ABOVE QUESTIONS AND EXPLAIN WHY YOU AGREE? (A MINIMUM OF 125 WORDS or MORE)
CLASSMATES POST
  Wow, Unit eight! I must admit the course has been interesting for me, and time has gone by so quickly. At this point, when I think of effective strategic management systems, I get the sense there are numerous challenges in existence. A few of the challenges I find difficult to overcome includes lack of support from key stakeholders (internal and external), poor communications across the board, unclear mission and vision statements, ineffective performance measuring, developing a strategy based on real data, the cost of implementing the plan, and finally addressing change. Organizations should remember strategy is about winning no matter what happens in the organizations environment and understand the value of change.
      I find the biggest challenges to effective strategic management systems oversight are the unwillingness to change, getting buy-in is huge. There are people who believe in status quo, and they are not open to new strategies. People must be ready for change and understand its purpose. Otherwise, I think this can slow progress at almost every turn. Bryson (2018) states, give special attention to the problem of easing out, working around, or avoiding people who are not likely to help the change effort (p. 314). 
       To overcome these challenges, organizations should be open to other options and look for connections horizontally and across the organization, create a broad but clear vision statement, supported by values. Be prepared to resolve conflicts and political persuasion. Look at the cost of doing nothing and compare it to the plan during implementation. Build in risk and a mitigation plan to help prevent problems in accomplishing performance milestones. Uncertainly must get its due attention. These methods could certainly help manage the implemented plan.
       There may be times where the business model is the culprit. The creation of a Performance Measurement Team, Risk Management Team, and a committed Strategic Planning Team, with clear functions are a great place to start and experience successful and meaningful outcomes. 
                                                                    Reference
Bryson, J. M. (2018). Strategic planning for public and nonprofit organizations: for public and nonprofit organizations, a guide to strengthening and sustaining organizational achievement. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.