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Being strategic by erika andersen is an invaluable resource. The book takes what can often be a complicated and tedious process and simplifies it to the core of what it means to truly be strategic. Mastering this set of skills is one of the best antid... Read More
Some of the ideas are so technical and complex that it makes my eyes glaze over. It almost forces one to look at things in their simplest high-level parts. Andersen concludes with some good discussion on developing your personal strategy and facilitat... Read More
The author very effectively breaks down a nebulous topic into an action oriented plan molded around a story of building a castle on the hill around a 1100 ad in wales. The metaphor that andersen uses is that of a welsh castle, criccieth. It is split i... Read More
Her objective is to provide a practical framework for structuring one’s thought process in the context of developing a strategy. By avoiding this pitfall, 'strategic thinking' is able to focus clearly on the actual development and implementation of st... Read More
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Very satisfied with end result keep up good work
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This book came recommended through a professional network
None have gotten a coveted 5star rating from me and this one will not be an exception
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Its probably not detailed enough for a fullblown business strategic planning session but it covers the basic points
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As andersen points out “strategic thinking” and “strategy” have unfortunately taken on various mostly wrong definitions and interpretations
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And that includes pretty much all of us
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A shortcoming although there are references throughout the book i don’t think the book sufficiently emphasized the importance of “what we’re not going to do” as part of the strategic thinking process
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Great for falling asleep at bedtime but not the kind of practical information that becomes part of how i think and operate on a daytoday basis
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Executive after executive said no
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A couple asked me which strategic plan i meant
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Then i walked into eds office and asked my question
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