The Tao of Strategy
How Seven Eastern Philosophies Help Solve Twenty-First-Century Business Challenges

L. J. Bourgeois III (Author), Serge Eygenson (Author), Kanokrat Namasondhi (Author)

9780813946542

Hardback, published 30 September 2021

288 pages
23.1 x 19.5 x 2.2 cm, 0.592 kg

Providing a survey of Eastern philosophy to Western readers, The Tao of Strategy helps us understand the strategic behavior of Eastern leaders and their companies, teaching Western managers how to apply these concepts to their own thinking and actions. A very useful treatment of an important topic. "— Phil Rosenzweig, Institute for Management Development (IMD) Switzerland, author of The Halo Effect and the Eight Other Business Delusions That Deceive Managers.

The Tao of Strategy combines ancient wisdom from the Eastern world’s great philosophers and lessons from modern-day business leaders to provide readers innovative approaches to unlock strategic breakthroughs for themselves and their organizations.Today’s organizational strategists—including executives, managers, consultants, and the business students who aspire to join their ranks—will encounter novel ways of solving complex problems. In this engaging examination of the wisdom of Confucius and the strategies of The Art of War, the mindfulness of the Buddha and the perspectives of the Bhagavad Gita, as well as the advice of The Tao Te Ching and the fun of playing the ancient board game of Go, The Tao of Strategy presents alternative, creative ways to open up your strategic thinking.The Tao of Strategy highlights a range of companies, from earth-moving equipment manufacturers Komatsu and Caterpillar to technology providers Infosys and Sun Microsystems to financial institutions Bank of America and Goldman Sachs. Interviews with chief executives from China Steel, PTT Group, Bacardi, Rodale Press, Aston Martin, and other organizations reveal how insights from Eastern philosophy inform the strategic decision-making of organizations and leaders around the world.By engaging with Eastern philosophy from the perspective of organizational strategy, The Tao of Strategy offers a novel approach to strategic thinking that can help readers navigate today’s increasingly complex strategic challenges and unpredictable global environment.