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'Bob Garratt has drawn his team of contributors from among the liveliest minds at work today in the field of strategic thought. The result is a stimulating volume of essays, rich with insight and wisdom, that managers will find of great practical value' - Philip Sadler, Vice President, Ashridge Management College
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An essential reference and guide on business strategy and the art of strategic thinking - written by some of the most respected experts on strategy. Creating the future of your company requires an imaginative brain and a capacity to take strategic decisions in times of uncertainty. This book, containing contributions by acknowledged experts and commentators in the field of business strategy, illustrates the necessity and advantages of using strategic thinking. Practical and accessible, it offers guidance on how to develop the skills and attitudes required for developing a range of possible directions for the company. The expert contributors include: Henry Mintzberg, Max Boisot, Charles Hampden Turner, and Fons Trompenaars. Click here for more information.
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Excellent compendium on developing strategic thinking
16 May 2005
This is actually the paperpack version as well as a slightly updated version of an earlier hardcover book (written in 1993). It is primarily targetted at organisational professionals sitting on the board - "direction givers" as the author calls them. It has since become one of my favourite strategic thinking books.
In essence, it is a very well-organised collection of articles/essays written by a ragtag list of renowned practising experts (including Henry Mintzberg, Jerry Rhodes, Phil Hanford) in the field of strategic thinking & strategy consulting. The Editor is Bob Garratt, who runs a global strategy consultancy.
Out of the many chapters, I enjoyed reading chapter 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, and 14. From a strategy formulation standpoints, the specific articles (chapters) are superb stuff with immediate application pliancy.
Chapter 2 explains why it is imperative for board-level professionals to embrace strategic thinking.
Chapter 5 is a real gem. It illustrates strategic thinking as visioning (or seeing) from multiple perspectives. A masterpiece by Henry Minzberg.
Chapter 6 covers mindsets - the stumbling blocks to strategic thinking. Very well written/presented by the author.
Chapter 7 is also a real gem. It introduces one enlightening perspective on strategic thinking processes. Although it gives a relatively broad brush, readers are recommended to pursue the contributing author (Jerry Rhodes)'s other books on the subject (specifically, The Colours of Your Mind & Conceptual Toolmaking).
Chapter 10 is an eye opener on exploring various strategic options, using a multitude of practical tools (as outlined in the resources)introduced by the author. The author is the late Phil Hanford. For beginners & veterans, his one article/essay alone is worth more than the price of the book. My only 'complaint' is that Bob Garratt did not name the above contributing author's book on strategic management, where most of the concepts & technqiues mentioned in the article were originally developed. I could not trace the book at amazon.com.
Chapter 14 introduces the ten steps to strategic thinking, among other interesting ideas for direction givers.
To sum up my review, & if readers are looking for a quick short-cut to understanding strategic thinking from many different perspectives, as well as achieving a solid foundation on the subject (through further exploration, of course), this book is definitely a good starter. It is very succinctly & concisely written, with an all-encompassing introduction as the beginning chapter. Kudos to Bob Garratt!
In essence, it is a very well-organised collection of articles/essays written by a ragtag list of renowned practising experts (including Henry Mintzberg, Jerry Rhodes, Phil Hanford) in the field of strategic thinking & strategy consulting. The Editor is Bob Garratt, who runs a global strategy consultancy.
Out of the many chapters, I enjoyed reading chapter 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, and 14. From a strategy formulation standpoints, the specific articles (chapters) are superb stuff with immediate application pliancy.
Chapter 2 explains why it is imperative for board-level professionals to embrace strategic thinking.
Chapter 5 is a real gem. It illustrates strategic thinking as visioning (or seeing) from multiple perspectives. A masterpiece by Henry Minzberg.
Chapter 6 covers mindsets - the stumbling blocks to strategic thinking. Very well written/presented by the author.
Chapter 7 is also a real gem. It introduces one enlightening perspective on strategic thinking processes. Although it gives a relatively broad brush, readers are recommended to pursue the contributing author (Jerry Rhodes)'s other books on the subject (specifically, The Colours of Your Mind & Conceptual Toolmaking).
Chapter 10 is an eye opener on exploring various strategic options, using a multitude of practical tools (as outlined in the resources)introduced by the author. The author is the late Phil Hanford. For beginners & veterans, his one article/essay alone is worth more than the price of the book. My only 'complaint' is that Bob Garratt did not name the above contributing author's book on strategic management, where most of the concepts & technqiues mentioned in the article were originally developed. I could not trace the book at amazon.com.
Chapter 14 introduces the ten steps to strategic thinking, among other interesting ideas for direction givers.
To sum up my review, & if readers are looking for a quick short-cut to understanding strategic thinking from many different perspectives, as well as achieving a solid foundation on the subject (through further exploration, of course), this book is definitely a good starter. It is very succinctly & concisely written, with an all-encompassing introduction as the beginning chapter. Kudos to Bob Garratt!
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