This document provides instructions for a series of assignments for developing a Leadership Operational Plan over 8 weeks. The plan focuses on operational issues facing a major global organization. Week 1 involves writing a prospectus on the organization's background and key operational issues. Week 2 consists of writing a problem statement and purpose statement to focus the research. Week 3 is completing a leadership framework matrix. Subsequent weeks involve analyzing organizational behavior, assessing optimization strategies, and developing a global strategy to address the operational problem.