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Description of Thinking Strategically

To be a successful manager, you need to master the skills that characterize strategic thinking from examining situations to interpreting information and know how to apply those skills on the job. In "Thinking Strategically", you'll learn to: understand what strategic thinking is and why it is valuable; view strategic thinking as a process; and, recognize the personal traits, behaviors, attitudes, and cognitive capacities that strategic thinkers demonstrate. "The Pocket Mentor" series offers immediate solutions to the challenges managers face on the job every day. Each book in the series is packed with handy tools, self-tests, and real life examples to help you identify strengths and weaknesses and hone critical skills. Whether you're at your desk, in a meeting, or on the road, these portable guides enable you to tackle the daily demands of your work with greater speed, savvy, and effectiveness.

Title Information

ISBN:

9781422129715

Pages:

96 pages

Format:

Paperback

Product Code:

457577

Publisher:

McGraw-Hill

Published:

01/06/2010

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About David J. Collis

David J. Collis is a professor in the strategy unit at the Harvard Business School, where he teaches the MBA and in Executive Education programs. He is an expert on corporate strategy and global competition, and is the author of the recent books Corporate Strategy and Corporate Headquarters. His work has been frequently published in the Harvard Business Review, Academy of Management Journal, Strategic Management Journal, European Management Journal, and in many books, including Managing the Multibusiness Company, International Competitiveness, and Beyond Free Trade.