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The strategy workout : the 10 tried-and-tested steps that will build your strategic thinking skills /

The Strategy Workout has been specially developed to be clear, simple, very easy to follow and highly effective. Our unique pre-workout test will help you identify your weak and strong points and the straightforward 10-step improvement plan will show you how you can quickly boost your skills.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Authors: Ross, Bernard, 1953- (Author), Segal, Clare, 1957- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Harlow, England ; New York : Pearson Education, 2016.
Edition:First edition.
Series:Business gym
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Online Access:Texto completo (Requiere registro previo con correo institucional)
Table of Contents:
  • PART 1 10 steps to becoming a more strategic thinker Step 1 Join the conversation: thinking and talking strategy Step 2 Strategy stress test: getting the fundamentals right Step 3 Sort out stuff: clarifying the real situation Step 4 Do not sweat the small stuff: dealing with what is important Step 5 Imagine possibilities: thinking like a futurologist Step 6 Know your enemy: assessing the competition Step 7 Focus your energy: making the right choices Step 8 Think outside the box: using innovation to develop new ideas Step 9 Explore the territory: building a strategy map Step 10 Maintain momentum: turning ideas into action PART 2 10 strategy skills in action Skill 1 Entering the dragon's den: pitching your idea Skill 2 Transmitting on WIFM: the world's favourite radio station Skill 3 Creating a burning platform: explaining difficult choices Skill 4 Absolutely fabulous: planning strategy PR Skill 5 Think, feel, do: getting your message across Skill 6 Creating your strategy A Team: putting together talent Skill 7 Meeting the black swan: thinking the unthinkable Skill 8 Resistance is futile: overcoming the 5Cs Skill 9 Strategic swimming: are you like a shark or a whale? Skill 10 Strategy stylist: keeping up with fashionable gurus PART 3 10 strategy challenges in action Challenge 1 Post mortem: how to learn when a strategy goes wrong Challenge 2 #me: how to develop powerful personal branding Challenge 3 Think fast and slow: how to make difficult choices Challenge 4 Pivot: how to change the plan on the move Challenge 5 Look and learn: how to work with consultants Challenge 6 Smarter strategy: how to develop double loop learning Challenge 7 Careful! How to manage organisational risk Challenge 8 Mind your back: how to manage personal risk Challenge 9 Only 24 hours: how to balance short- and long-term priorities Challenge 10 Napkin-based strategy: how to explain your idea informally.