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Book SynopsisIncludes the seven critical questions that every executive must answer about their business strategy the ultimate checklist for successful planning and execution. This title shows executives the questions they must ask themselves and their senior managers in order to tighten and implement the strategy already in place.
Trade Review"While leaders cannot always have the right answers, they must know how to ask the right questions to drive strategy. Simons captures the power of this leadership approach in a highly inspiring and engaging way. It is essential reading for experienced managers as well as for everyone new to a leadership role." Kasper Rorsted, CEO, Henkel Germany "Simons's book is a concise reminder of the critical questions that successful CEOs must constantly ask themselves in a rapidly changing world." John Rowe, Chairman and CEO, Exelon Corporation "Seven Strategy Questions recognizes that every business creates value for customers differently, and sets out a useful framework for challenging strategic assumptions and gaining focus. The book provides invaluable insight for any business leader." Ron Williams, Chairman and CEO, Aetna Inc. "I highly recommend this book as a must-read for CEOs and other senior executives. Simons has distilled the essence of competing and winning in the marketplace down to seven hard-hitting, high-impact questions that all of us should have in mind as we manage in the unpredictable and much-less-forgiving 'new normal.'" Nils Andersen, Group CEO of A.P. Moller-Maersk "Simons provides a remarkably insightful path to clarity in defining and executing strategy, guiding us away from distractions and worse. Though closing with a question about what keeps you up at night, this book will help you sleep better." Arne M. Sorenson, President and COO, Marriott International
