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Dynamic Strategy-Making: A Real-Time Approach for the 21st Century Leader
Larry E. Greiner (Author), Thomas G. Cummings (Author)
9781119116608, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 15 May 2015
240 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.3 cm, 0.33 kg
Praise for Dynamic Strategy-Making "An astonishingly timely, hopeful, and important book that recasts and freshly imagines strategy-making and integrates theory with practice in the field of strategic management. A must-read for all those who want to learn more about the future of strategy practice and become more skillful at it." "This is one of the most valuable resources ever created for strategists and leaders in organizations. It uniquely combines concepts of leadership and organization with strategy content and implementation in a pragmatic and integrated approach that makes tremendous sense for our times. With concrete cases, it provides a clear road map for those who want and need to do a better job of formulating and implementing strategy." "The authors correctly focus on the new dynamic of 24/7 competition and change and the need for organizations to be fast, fluid, and flexible. It is a must-read for managers of tomorrow and offers a number of practical insights and lessons on how to proceed with strategy execution that can be readily adopted in any organization. It is a call to action that few can afford to ignore."
WARREN BENNIS, Distinguished Professor of Business, University of Southern California; and coauthor, Transparency
DAVID A. NADLER, vice chairman, Marsh & McLennan Companies; senior partner, Oliver Wyman-Delta Organization and Leadership; and author, Building Better Boards and Competing By Design
MANJIT SINGH, chairman, Sony Entertainment Television, India; and former CEO, Compete Inc., High Circle, Future Step, and Korn/Ferry International
Preface vii The Authors xi 1. Demise of Strategic Planning and Its Dynamic Replacement 1 2. Lessons from Experience 17 3. Lessons from Strategy Knowledge 31 4. Building a Strategic System 43 5. Making a Strategic Assessment 57 6. Crafting a Strategic Statement 67 7. Using Guided Involvement 97 8. Leading, Changing, and Following-Up in Real Time 119 9. Facilitating Real-Time Strategy: A New Role for Consultants 137 10. Real-Time Issues FAQ 153 11. Last Words on Underlying Themes 163 Appendix A: Coast Yellow Pages—A Research Case Study 169 Appendix B: Gamma Bank—A Research Case Study 185 Appendix C: Petrofuels Energy—A Research Case Study 193 Appendix D: Johnson & Johnson Statement of Strategic Direction 211 References 213 Index 221
Subject Areas: Business & management [KJ]
