{"product_id":"strategic-the-skill-to-set-direction-create-advantage-and-achieve-executive-excellence-9781394215331","title":"Strategic  The Skill to Set Direction Create","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The term strategy has become so overused and ambiguous in meaning that crafting a coherent, actionable, and successful strategy is unclear and challenging and can lead to company and career shipwreck. Rich is a lighthouse providing process, tools, and guidance to help anyone navigate to a clear, focused, and actionable strategy. His knowledge, experience and examples of strategy in action are invaluable.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Martin Schray, Principal Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn his book \u003ci\u003eStrategic, \u003c\/i\u003eRich distills the essence of strategy and strategic thinking into its constituent parts and provides a clear framework and guidelines to elevate these capabilities within an organization. While the concepts presented are clear and concise, discipline and commitment are required to apply them effectively. Rich provides readers with the tools necessary to execute and achieve their goals.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Michael Combs, President \u0026amp; CEO, CorVel Corporation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Rich simplifies strategy into a universal language that anyone from anywhere can understand. In a skills-based ecosystem, \u003ci\u003eStrategic\u003c\/i\u003e provides dozens of practical principles and tools for developing, applying, and communicating with clarity your ability to be strategic while others are tactical.”  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Jason Zeman, Director, Strategic Enablement Leader, Deloitte\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“In the 20+ years I have known Rich, he continues to push the boundaries on what strategy truly is and what it is not. His newest book, \u003ci\u003eStrategic,\u003c\/i\u003e continues this path in providing logical, useful, and understandable tools for any leader to enhance their strategic abilities to effectively navigate all areas of their business. It grabs your attention immediately and will catapult you into the world of strategic expertise.”  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Rob Schneider, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations, Omron Healthcare\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“In his new book, \u003ci\u003eStrategic, \u003c\/i\u003eRich Horwath presents a comprehensive guide and clear, relatable examples for strategic thinking in all facets of the business for leaders in any size organization. Drawing on his 25 years of expertise in the field of strategy, Rich outlines a clear framework for developing and executing successful strategies that will enable executives to create sound strategic direction to success. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to improve their strategic thinking and planning skills and taking their leadership to the next level.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Shea Uebelhor, Co-Founder, Cayke \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigate Your Business 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Strategic 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Unstrategic 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategic Fitness 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Your Strategic Quotient (SQ)? 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrail Blazes 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Strategy Fitness 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Strategy 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategy Is Not 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGOST Framework 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategy Defined 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen to Change Strategy 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3A Strategic Framework 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategy Development 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning a StrategyPrint 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrail Blazes 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Resource Allocation 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReallocation of Resources 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscipline to Focus 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Trade- offs 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrail Blazes 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Decision Making 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Decision Trees 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding Decision Traps 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining Decision Rights 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelegation: Lead at Your Level 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrail Blazes 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Competition 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing the Competition 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompetitive Positioning 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning to Differentiate 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Competitive Advantage 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrail Blazes 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Leadership Fitness 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Leadership 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSituational Awareness 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmotional Intelligence 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeadership Philosophy 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrail Blazes 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Personal Performance 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThree Principles of Preparation 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnergy Management 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExecutive Presence 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrail Blazes 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Mental Toughness 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeven Saboteurs of the Mind 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMental Training Techniques 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNonjudgmental Observation 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking the Judgment Habit 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrail Blazes 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Time and Calendar 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEliminating Time Traps 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThree Ways to Monotask 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptimizing Email 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrail Blazes 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Organization Fitness 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Organizational Foundation 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizational Structures 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurpose 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMission 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVision 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValues 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCulture 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternal Obstacles 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrail Blazes 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Business Model 157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvolving Your Business Model 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Value Proposition 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMapping a Value Chain 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning the Future State 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrail Blazes 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Talent and Succession 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalent Scorecard 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFive Talent Traps 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuccession Planning 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrail Blazes 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Innovation 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsight 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving Challenges 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiomimicry 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDomain Jumping 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCatalyzing Questions 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrail Blazes 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Communication Fitness 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 Strategy Conversations 199\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDialogue 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirection 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrail Blazes 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 Collaboration 213\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnhancing Collaboration 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacilitation Framework 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrail Blazes 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15 Customers 227\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternal Customers 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne- on- Ones 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Up and Laterally 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