What is the difference between a strategic and tactical executive?

    Read Chapter 4 in The Ultimate Sales Machine.
    Respond to the following prompt:
    In The Ultimate Sales Machine, Holmes (2019) wrote: “In my experience, there are three types of executives. A full 90 percent are what I call ‘tactical executives,’ while 9 percent are what I’d call ‘strategic executives.’ And only 1 percent – the most effective executives – possess the rare combination of both tactical and strategic abilities” (p. 59). 

    What is the difference between a strategic and tactical executive?
    Why is it important to become a better strategist in today’s competitive environment?
    What specific knowledge and skills must a strategic executive develop?

    Kotler, P., & Keller, K. (2016). Marketing management. Global Edition. (15th ed.) Essex, EN: Pearson Education.

    Holmes, C. (2007). The ultimate sales machine. New York, NY: Penguin Publishing.

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