Issues and problems are realities of life and the success of every individual depends on how effectively they deal with the issues. It is through a very well planned strategy that people effectively deal with issues and prepare themselves for a more competent living. In the case study of Robin Hood, there is an apparent issue which he struggles to deal with. The main issue in the case is the hero’s inability to convince the followers the need to change Merrymen’s policy of outright confiscation of goods to one of a fixed transit tax in order to check the growing power and greater organization of the Sheriff. At a time when the followers are totally against his proposal to adopt new policies, Robin Hood had to seek out new strategies to brazen out the power of the Sheriff who by this time earned the money and the men, and was prepared to pester the band. Besides, he had the support of powerful friends at court and especially that of the regent, Prince John. However, there were some very important situations in favor of Robin Hood and if he made use of these situations, he could formulate a strategy to tackle the issue effectively. Therefore, it is important that Robin Hood is aware of the various factors in the situation and select the most appropriate strategy in response to the given situation.
There are several powerful people as well as the barons who are not in good terms with Prince John who was greatly unpopular. The people wished to join under the leadership of King Richard and promoting the king’s cause will ensure that the people join hands in the struggle against the Sheriff. Therefore, in an analysis of the case, it becomes evident that the best conclusion to the issue can be arrived at when Robin Hood considers the possibility of holding the people together under the leadership of the king. It will also ensure that the powers of the Sheriff are well checked. However, it is notable that the hero cannot endeavor to join the conspiracy right away as there are various complications in such a move. The spies of the enemy could ruin him and there is the risk that the conspiracy turns out to be a failure. In a deeper analysis of the case, it becomes clear that the character needs to take some risks in life as there are no other alternative options. If Robin Hood needs to achieve success in the given case, he should go ahead with the plans for new policies which his followers do not think practical. Here, he needs to trust the strength of the king and his popularity and prepare a strategy to strengthen the plea for the king and against the vicious men. It is not a simple task as the power and reach of the enemy is high. In the formulation of the strategy, the hero also needs to be tactful not to be directly against the enemies in the preliminary phases. First, develop the motion against Prince John in favor of the people pleading for King Richard and strengthen the confidence of the followers by actions. It is also important that Robin Hood leads the motion by the barons against the prince and make sure that the opposing powers against the prince and the Sheriff are well kept under one head. Through these strategic actions Robin Hood can ensure that his original plans are carried on. Similarly, these actions also mean that there is a deep meditated strategy for the action which will deal with the issue at hand.