{"product_id":"the-six-disciplines-of-strategic-thinking-leading-your-organization-into-the-future-isbn-9780063357969","title":"The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking: Leading Your Organization into the Future","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternational bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe First 90 Days\u003c\/i\u003e Michael D. Watkins presents an actionable framework for business strategy to help aspiring leaders learn to think strategically and improve their decision-making—a set of skills more necessary than ever in a world of constant change.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePattern recognition. Systems perspective. Mental agility. Structured problem-solving. Visioning. Political savvy. For every good leader who has mastered of one of these disciplines is a great leader who knows and has mastered all of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichael D. Watkins, an expert on leadership transitions and organizational success, returns to the page with a new how-to guide for leadership development. Here, he presents the six disciplines that separate the great from the good. Developed over the course of his storied career, Watkins’ results-oriented approach to strategic thinking and problem-solving—\"a set of mental disciplines leaders use to recognize potential threats and opportunities, establish priorities, and mobilize themselves and their organizations to envision and enact promising paths forward\"—is the model followed by some of today’s most successful first-time CEOs and new business leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive and practical guide to strategic thinking, offering a wealth of insights and management skills for leaders at all levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive guide delivers the leadership skills you need to succeed:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePattern Recognition:\u003c\/b\u003e Identify critical threats and opportunities by seeing the crucial patterns in a sea of noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSystems Analysis:\u003c\/b\u003e Build powerful mental models of complex business situations to make better predictions and develop more promising strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMental Agility:\u003c\/b\u003e Master level-shifting to see both the forest and the trees, moving from the 50,000-foot view down to the critical details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePolitical Savvy:\u003c\/b\u003e Understand the art of influence to navigate organizational politics and build the alliances needed to drive your agenda forward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"In today's turbulent times, strategic thinking is more important than ever. \u003cem\u003eThe Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking\u003c\/em\u003e offers an essential blueprint for leading your organization into an uncertain future. In it, Michael Watkins challenges the idea that strategic thinking is just art, providing the fundamental principles and tools that drive success. Dive into his outstanding guide and become the best strategic thinker you can be.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDarius Adamczyk, executive chairman, Honeywell\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“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.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCristal Downing, EVP and chief communications and public affairs officer, Merck \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Watkins’ penchant for multistep processes and enumerated lists ensures his suggestions are easy to follow, and his concise style will appeal to readers in a hurry. This no-nonsense manual gets the job done.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“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.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEdilson Camara, Egon Zehnder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“More than ever, business leaders must be strong strategic thinkers. In \u003cem\u003eThe Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJean-Francois Manzoni, President, The International Institute for Management Development (IMD)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Business","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890579927269,"sku":"NP9780063357969","price":32.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063357969.jpg?v=1730233619","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-six-disciplines-of-strategic-thinking-leading-your-organization-into-the-future-isbn-9780063357969","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}