{"product_id":"the-imperfectionists-strategic-mindsets-for-uncertain-times-hardback-9781119835660","title":"The Imperfectionists; Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times (Hardback) 9781119835660","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Imperfectionists\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eStrategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRobert McLean (Author), Charles Conn (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781119835660, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 27 April 2023\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e192 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.9 x 18.8 x 2 cm, 0.544 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe world is changing faster and faster, with increasing uncertainty and threat of disruption in every business and nonprofit segment. Conventional approaches to strategy development and problem solving no longer work—there is no stable industry or market equilibrium structure that we will return to “when change abates.” Most company planning processes are fantasy; market conditions are changing too quickly for arm-chair strategizing to be useful. As a consequence, many management teams are stuck in a wait-and-see posture in response to extreme uncertainty in the post-Covid environment, while others are making panicky bets, including ‘leap before you look’ acquisitions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this sequel to their Amazon-bestseller, \u003ci\u003eBulletproof Problem Solving\u003c\/i\u003e, Conn and McLean introduce a novel approach to strategic problem solving. Based on a decade of research and 30 new case studies, \u003ci\u003eThe Imperfectionists\u003c\/i\u003e posits a dynamic approach to developing organizational direction under uncertainty based on harnessing six reinforcing strategic mindsets, which they call curiosity, dragonfly eye, occurrent behaviour, collective wisdom, imperfectionism, and show and tell. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImperfectionists are curious, they look at problems from several perspectives, and gather new data and approaches, including from outside their current industry. They deliberately step into risk, proceeding through trial and error, utilizing nimble low consequence and reversible moves to deepen their understanding of the unfolding game being played, and to build capabilities. They accept ambiguity and some apparent failures in exchange for improved learning and market position. Imperfectionists succeed with dynamic, real time strategic problem solving, confidently moving forward while others wait for certainty, or make impetuous and foolish bets. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese strategic mindsets for solving tough problems in uncertain times help you fight decision biases and give you the data to develop informed strategies to win. In the fast changing world we all find ourselves in, being an imperfectionist is a critical advantage for you and your organization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Becoming an Imperfectionist 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Ever Curious 21\u003cbr\u003e Great questions precede brilliant answers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Dragonfly Eye 39\u003cbr\u003e Seeing the problem through multiple lenses\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Occurrent Behavior 59\u003cbr\u003e Relentlessly experimenting\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Collective Intelligence 83\u003cbr\u003e The smartest people aren’t in the room\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Imperfectionism 105\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eStepping into risk\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Show and Tell 127\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eStorytelling to compel action\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Epilogue: All Strategies Are Wagers 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Bulletproof Problem Solving 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 181\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52460638699800,"sku":"9781119835660","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781119835660.jpg?v=1785456517","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-imperfectionists-strategic-mindsets-for-uncertain-times-hardback-9781119835660","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}