The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking

A comprehensive practical guide with a wealth of insights. * The Financial Times * More than ever, business leaders must be strong strategic thinkers. In The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking, Michael Watkins defines what strategic thinking is and why it's so important. He shows it's a skill that can be developed and provides a roadmap for enhancing it through the right mix of on-the-job experience and mental exercise. Every aspiring executive can benefit from his insights. * Jean-François Manzoni, President, The International Institute for Management Development * The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking offers an essential blueprint for leading your organization into an uncertain future. It challenges the idea that strategic thinking is just art and identifies the fundamental principles and tools that drive success. Dive into this outstanding guide and become the best strategic thinker you can be. * Darius Adamczyk, Executive Chairman, Honeywell * Whether you're just embarking on your career path, driving initiatives on your team, or leading a multinational enterprise, this insightful book is an essential roadmap for your journey toward strategic thinking, planning and executing with excellence. It provides practical tools and techniques for strategic thought leadership and decision-making. * Cristal Downing, EVP and Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer, Merck & Co * Professor Watkins successfully breaks down a previously elusive leadership concept by presenting it in a tangible and pragmatic manner. His book empowers readers not only to recognize these attributes in others but also to identify their presence in our own approach. * Edilson Camara, Chief Executive Officer, Egon Zehnder *