Good Strategy/bad Strategy (the Bestselling Business Classic: The Difference And Why It Matters)
By (author) Richard Rumelt
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A Profile Business Classic edition of one of the most important and critically acclaimed books on strategy ever written.
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THE GROUND-BREAKING BUSINESS CLASSIC FROM THE WORLD''S LEADING AUTHORITY: HOW TO IMPLEMENT ACTION-ORIENTATED STRATEGY THAT WORKS ''A very good book'' FORBES ''The most interesting business book of the year'' FINANCIAL TIMES ''A necessary read'' WASHINGTON TIMES ''The most insightful - and entertaining - commentator on strategy'' SIR JOHN KAY When Richard Rumelt''s Good Strategy/Bad Strategy was published in 2011, it immediately struck a chord, calling out as bad strategy the mish-mash of pop culture, motivational slogans and business buzz speak so often and misleadingly masquerading as the real thing. Since then and over 200,000 copies later, his original and pragmatic ideas have won fans around the world and continue to help readers to recognise and avoid the elements of bad strategy and adopt good, action-oriented strategies that honestly acknowledge the challenges being faced and offer straightforward approaches to overcoming them. Strategy should not be equated with ambition, leadership, vision or planning; rather, it is coherent action backed by an argument. For Rumelt, the heart of good strategy is insight into the hidden power in any situation, and into an appropriate response - whether launching a new product, fighting a war or putting a man on the moon. Drawing on examples of the good and the bad from across all sectors and all ages, he shows how this insight can be cultivated with a wide variety of tools that lead to better thinking and better strategy, strategy that cuts through the hype and gets results.
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This is the first book on strategy I have read that I have found difficult to put down
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A business classic
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Clearly written, thoughtful ... a necessary read
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An invaluable book for those building organisations
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So much that''s said and written about strategy is - from my point of view - complete junk, that I get excited when I hear someone focusing on strategy in a coherent and useful way ... a very good book
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A milestone in both the theory and practice of strategy
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The year''s best and most original addition to the strategy bookshelf
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If you want to make strategy, or be an informed part of the ever-evolving conversation around the subject, you will need to read this book. My bet is that you''ll enjoy the experience
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Good Strategy, Bad Strategy pinpoints the polar difference: The diagnosis and actions that constitute good strategy, the fluff and failures that cause the bad. Richly illustrated and persuasively argued by a researcher, teacher, and consultant, Richard Rumelt has authored the playbook for anybody in a leadership position who must think and act strategically
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The whole middle section, about sources of power, is valuable - particularly the explication of the limitations and nuances of competitive advantage
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Rumelt''s book clearly elevates the discussion of strategy. Using compelling examples and penetrating insights, Good Strategy/Bad Strategy provides new and powerful ways for leaders to tackle the obstacles they face. The concepts of "The Kernel" and "The Proximate Objective" are blockbusters. This is the new must-have book for everyone who leads an organization - business, government, or in-between
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Rumelt blends a practical focus with powerful conceptual ideas to provide an insightful guide for those wrestling with the challenge of creating strategy that makes a real difference.
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Short description/annotation:
A Profile Business Classic edition of one of the most important and critically acclaimed books on strategy ever written.
Description:
THE GROUND-BREAKING BUSINESS CLASSIC FROM THE WORLD''S LEADING AUTHORITY: HOW TO IMPLEMENT ACTION-ORIENTATED STRATEGY THAT WORKS ''A very good book'' FORBES ''The most interesting business book of the year'' FINANCIAL TIMES ''A necessary read'' WASHINGTON TIMES ''The most insightful - and entertaining - commentator on strategy'' SIR JOHN KAY When Richard Rumelt''s Good Strategy/Bad Strategy was published in 2011, it immediately struck a chord, calling out as bad strategy the mish-mash of pop culture, motivational slogans and business buzz speak so often and misleadingly masquerading as the real thing. Since then and over 200,000 copies later, his original and pragmatic ideas have won fans around the world and continue to help readers to recognise and avoid the elements of bad strategy and adopt good, action-oriented strategies that honestly acknowledge the challenges being faced and offer straightforward approaches to overcoming them. Strategy should not be equated with ambition, leadership, vision or planning; rather, it is coherent action backed by an argument. For Rumelt, the heart of good strategy is insight into the hidden power in any situation, and into an appropriate response - whether launching a new product, fighting a war or putting a man on the moon. Drawing on examples of the good and the bad from across all sectors and all ages, he shows how this insight can be cultivated with a wide variety of tools that lead to better thinking and better strategy, strategy that cuts through the hype and gets results.
Review quote:
This is the first book on strategy I have read that I have found difficult to put down
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A business classic
Review quote:
Clearly written, thoughtful ... a necessary read
Review quote:
An invaluable book for those building organisations
Review quote:
So much that''s said and written about strategy is - from my point of view - complete junk, that I get excited when I hear someone focusing on strategy in a coherent and useful way ... a very good book
Review quote:
A milestone in both the theory and practice of strategy
Review quote:
The year''s best and most original addition to the strategy bookshelf
Review quote:
If you want to make strategy, or be an informed part of the ever-evolving conversation around the subject, you will need to read this book. My bet is that you''ll enjoy the experience
Review quote:
Good Strategy, Bad Strategy pinpoints the polar difference: The diagnosis and actions that constitute good strategy, the fluff and failures that cause the bad. Richly illustrated and persuasively argued by a researcher, teacher, and consultant, Richard Rumelt has authored the playbook for anybody in a leadership position who must think and act strategically
Review quote:
The whole middle section, about sources of power, is valuable - particularly the explication of the limitations and nuances of competitive advantage
Review quote:
Rumelt''s book clearly elevates the discussion of strategy. Using compelling examples and penetrating insights, Good Strategy/Bad Strategy provides new and powerful ways for leaders to tackle the obstacles they face. The concepts of "The Kernel" and "The Proximate Objective" are blockbusters. This is the new must-have book for everyone who leads an organization - business, government, or in-between
Review quote:
Rumelt blends a practical focus with powerful conceptual ideas to provide an insightful guide for those wrestling with the challenge of creating strategy that makes a real difference.
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