HBR's 10 Must Reads on Strategy
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Many organizations spend heavy effort on planning strategy and still see little return. This collection gathers ten influential Harvard Business Review pieces chosen to help leaders set a clear direction and carry it through. The lead essay, by Michael Porter, explains what strategy actually means. Other contributions look at outmaneuvering rivals, opening untapped markets, building a compelling vision for uncertain times, rethinking how a company earns money, and turning high-level plans into daily action. Readers will also find guidance on measuring performance with the balanced scorecard, on sharpening priorities and budgets, and on deciding who holds authority over which choices so that decisions move faster. Written for managers and executives, it works as a practical primer for anyone responsible for steering a business.
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Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works Shares business, strategy, management -
Good Strategy Bad Strategy: The Difference and Why It Matters Shares business, strategy, management -
Understanding Michael Porter: The Essential Guide to Competition and Strategy Shares business, strategy, management -
Alignment: Using the Balanced Scorecard to Create Corporate Synergies Shares business, strategy, management
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