Dynamic Strategy–Making: A Real–Time Approach for the 21st Century Leader - Hardcover

Greiner, Larry E.; Cummings, Thomas G.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0787996637 ISBN 13: 9780787996635

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2009

Synopsis

A step–by–step guide to turning strategy into action

Based on the authors′ 20–year journey through the minefields of strategy research and consulting with clients ranging from aerospace, software, hotels, and HMOs, to an academic association Dynamic Strategy–Making shows that the central strategy question for CEOs is "how to execute" strategy rather than concentrating on the "what" of strategy. The authors reveal what it takes to build, maintain and implement a strategic direction that will last and provide a step–by–step guide to making strategy work in organizations.

Larry E. Greiner (Los Angeles, CA) is Professor of Management and Organization in the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California. Thomas G. Cummings (Los Angeles, CA) is Professor, Chair of the Department of Management and Organization, and Director of the Leadership Institute at University of Southern California.d Business School and Chairman of True Point, a research–based consultancy.

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Praise for Dynamic Strategy–Making

"An astonishingly timely, hopeful, and important book that recasts and freshly imagines strategy–making and integrates theory with practice in the field of strategic management. A must–read for all those who want to learn more about the future of strategy practice and become more skillful at it." Warren Bennis, Distinguished Professor of Business, University of Southern California; and coauthor, Transparency

"This is one of the most valuable resources ever created for strategists and leaders in organizations. It uniquely combines concepts of leadership and organization with strategy content and implementation in a pragmatic and integrated approach that makes tremendous sense for our times. With concrete cases, it provides a clear road map for those who want and need to do a better job of formulating and implementing strategy." David A. Nadler, vice chairman, Marsh & McLennan Companies; senior partner, Oliver Wyman–Delta Organization and Leadership; and author, Building Better Boards and Competing By Design

"The authors correctly focus on the new dynamic of 24/7 competition and change and the need for organizations to be fast, fluid, and flexible. It is a must–read for managers of tomorrow and offers a number of practical insights and lessons on how to proceed with strategy execution that can be readily adopted in any organization. It is a call to action that few can afford to ignore." Manjit Singh, chairman, Sony Entertainment Television, India; and former CEO, Compete Inc., High Circle, Future Step, and Korn/Ferry International

About the Author

Larry E. Greiner is professor of management and organization at the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California.

Thomas G. Cummings is professor and chair of the Department of Management and Organization at the University of Southern California.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0787996637
• ISBN 13: 9780787996635
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240