Be a more effective leader with strategic thinking Leading with Strategic Thinking reveals what effective leaders do differently. Eschewing the one-size-fits-all leadership model, this helpful guide outlines four general leadership types and demonstrates how each type achieves success – whether through personal vision, structured process, collaboration, or by empowering others. The authors identify the actions and skills that distinguish strategic leadership, drawn from interviews and focus groups with over three hundred leaders from around the world. Examples and case studies illustrate these concepts in action, and the provided reference materials steer readers toward more advanced information on this important topic. The disruptive forces of technology and globalization raise new challenges for leaders. This book is a manual that will help executives and aspiring leaders harness these forces and address the two central questions of strategic leadership: How do the best leaders develop their strategy?How do effective leaders drive strategic change? Becoming a strategic leader isn’t about mimicking an icon. The most effective leaders seize opportunity in a way that consciously integrates environmental requirements, stakeholder expectations, and personal ability. Leading with Strategic Thinking shows what these leaders do, and gives anyone the tools to be a more strategic leader.
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Be a more effective leader with strategic thinking Leading with Strategic Thinking reveals what effective leaders do differently.
Foreword xiKristi Savacool Preface xv Introduction xxi Issues and Considerations xxi Fundamental Questions xxv Chapter 1 Fundamentals of Strategic Thinking and Leadership 1 The Nature of Strategic Thinking 1 The Art of Leadership 22 Chapter 2 The Four Types of Strategic Leadership 47 The Visionary Type: Driving Strategy through Personal Insight 55 The Directive Type: Driving Strategy through Structure and Process 71 The Incubating Type: Driving Strategy through Empowering Others 84 The Collaborative Type: Driving Strategy through Cocreation 99 Chapter 3 Examples of Strategic Leadership 117 Indiegogo 118 P&G’s Latin American Merger with Gillette 130 Design for America 141 Google Takeout 149 Chapter 4 Applying Strategic Leadership 159 Gaining Strategic Insight 160 Driving Strategic Change 164 Todd Connor and the Bunker 168 Chapter 5 Garnering Buy-in, Commitment, and Advocacy 179 Winning the Hearts of Your Followers 181 The YMCA of the USA 184 Engaging the Minds of Your Followers 192 The United States Coast Guard 193 Leveraging the Hands of Your Followers 201 The Heartland Angels 203 Chapter 6 Developing Strategic Leadership 211 Competencies of the Strategic Leader 213 Organization and Individual Development 237 GE’s Crotonville 242 In Closing 247 Resources 249 Firming Up and Rounding Out Your Skills and Abilities 249 Notes 261 References 271 About the Authors 279 Index 28 
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There are countless books on strategic thinking, and even more on leadership. But so far none have effectively integrated these two topics into a practical guide for leaders who want to promote strategic thinking within their organizations. Leading with Strategic Thinking fills this gap with a focus on taking action. This book also redefines strategy, bringing together insights from cognitive psychology, systems theory, and other fields to show that the importance of strategic thought transcends planning and permeates every aspect and every level of business. Too often, leaders think of strategy as one item on a long list of tasks they must attend to. Developing strategic plans is important, but long-term value creation does not and cannot end there. Instead, strategy is a frame of mind. And it is becoming all the more important in our era of technological and social disruptions. These changes in the status quo create massive opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and advancement. Leading with Strategic Thinking will show you how to recognize these opportunities daily, and how to achieve strategic buy-in among line managers and employees. By assimilating strategy into the every day, leaders have the potential to vastly improve organization-wide outcomes. Effective leaders understand that, as circumstances evolve, so do the roles of executives and upper management. Thankfully, Leading with Strategic Thinking does not promote a one-size-fits all leadership approach. Instead, the authors describe four types of strategic leadership, each one of which can be adapted to particular situations. Examples and case studies show how real leaders have used these techniques to improve results. The authors’ insightful discussion will help you identify your own personal leadership strengths and use these to drive the right change at the right time. Applying strategic thought to dynamic environments requires an understanding of how to drive strategy by utilizing skills that are appropriate to the moment. The authors of Leading with Strategic Thinking distinguish between core competencies and applied competencies—a distinction that leaders will find enormously helpful as they respond to the demands of their specific environments. With the help of the tools and resources in this book, you can begin applying this strategic leadership framework right away.Whether embarking on a new project or seeking to improve overall performance, Leading with Strategic Thinking should inspire you to have a greater impact, today and into the future.
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“Leading with strategic thinking is a fantastic place to start if you have an interest in bettering the way you behave and think (and strategise) as a leader, if you are looking for inspiration for bringing psychological or behavioural ideas to your business, or simply if you’re keen to understand more about yourself and where your actions might take you” (B2B Marketing, February 2016)
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781118968154
Publisert
2015-05-26
Utgiver
Vendor
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Vekt
522 gr
Høyde
239 mm
Bredde
160 mm
Dybde
33 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
320

Biographical note

AARON K. OLSON is Chief Talent Officer at Aon, a worldwide leader in risk management and human resource solutions. Aaron is on the Faculty of Northwestern University’s School of Education and Social Policy.

B. KEITH SIMERSON helps private- and public-sector organizations develop strategic plans and provides consultation, executive coaching, and leadership development. B.K. is on the Faculty of Northwestern University’s School of Education and Social Policy.