20/20 Foresight: Crafting Strategy in an Uncertain World: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels - Hardcover

Courtney, Hugh

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1578512662 ISBN 13: 9781578512669

Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press, 2001

Synopsis

Reveals how executives can develop 20/20 foresight - a view of the future that separates what can be known from what can't. This book shows strategists how to tailor various aspects of the decision-making process - from formulation to implementation - to the level of uncertainty faced.

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Review

"Tackling uncertainty is tough, but Courtney brings his target down to earth with a solid thump" -- Entrepreneur, December 2001

Those willing to tackle a tough subject should find 20-20 Foresight well worth the effort.” -- Financial Executive, December 2001

From the Publisher

Based on McKinsey's large-scale review of the strategy problems their clients face,

the author brings deep insight and expertise to bear on this rich and complex topic.  Provides the frameworks and corresponding tools to make tough strategic

choices systematically and with greater confidence, whatever the level of uncertainty

faced.  Strategy under uncertainty is not only a timely topic, but it also has a long shelf-life.  The enthusiastic response to Courtney's HBR article, "Strategy under Uncertainty," proves that readers are interested in gaining more control over strategy development, despite the uncertainty they face.  Organizes and makes sense of the many competing approaches to strategy under uncertainty.  Includes lots of company stories and in-depth case examples.  Utilizes a helpful framework for categorizing 4 different levels of uncertainty, determining which level applies to a given decision, and tailoring suitable strategies to each level.

Edition details

• Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1578512662
• ISBN 13: 9781578512669
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 209