Now in its fifth edition, this comprehensive text is an original primer for how successful strategists learn to think strategically. It delineates and defines strategic thinking as an advanced, conceptual cognitive capability, focusing on the nonlinear and informal nature of strategic thinking.
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Business Business & Finance Business & Investing Economics Education Education Theory Human Resources Human Resources & Personnel Management Industries & Professions Management Management & Leadership Political Science Politics & Social Sciences Research Systems & Planning TextbooksJulia Sloan models the very concepts she espouses in her brilliantly written and just-in-time book. What sets her work apart is that she not only reminds us of the imperative for critical thinking particularly within the competitive global business environment, but she offers the strategies needed to develop these new skills in today's complex world. Sloan does this by demonstrating the practical application of classical...
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This is an exceptional book! Essential reading for every global business person.The author is clear,succinct and right on the mark with the differentiation between strategic thinking and strategic planning. The first half of the book is informative and the second half is insightful and challenging. Sloan raises questions that should be at the forefront of every strategic discussion: what and how are we investing in developing...
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Outstanding book! Very thought provoking, fascinating description of the cognitive learning process that drives the strategic thinking process. An essential and original read for every executive, manager, professor and student of strategy. Of particular interest was the part on culture and strategic thinking. Highly recommended book.
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Julia Sloan has written a must-read book on methods of learning to think strategically that is suitable for corporate executives, graduate students, and others in diverse fields of business management. With a very readable text, clear figures, and sample scenarios she delves into the various important components of this subject. A major conceptual contribution is the seven strategic thinking dimensions for critical dialogue...
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This book is truly a "must have" for business managers and executives at any forward thinking company! The chapters on culture and strategic thinking are key in todays global economy. Because this book is a first of its kind, it is sure to gain attention from executives across the world. Sloan's descriptions of the 7 dimensions of strategy are extremely insightful and thorough. The book is well written and provides a keen...
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