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Rich Horwath

    Rich Horwath is a renowned expert in strategic thinking, having empowered tens of thousands of managers globally to enhance their strategic capabilities. His work delves into the practical application of strategic thinking to combat flawed strategies and safeguard critical plans. Drawing from his background as a former Chief Strategy Officer and university professor, Horwath brings a wealth of experience from both academia and the corporate world. His approach is designed to equip leaders with the tools for effective strategic decision-making and success.

    Strategic
    Strategyman Vs. the Anti-Strategy Squad
    • Strategyman Vs. the Anti-Strategy Squad

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      "All over the world, strategies are dying. Thousands of businesses face bankruptcy. People's jobs are at stake. But what is the nefarious force killing them off? And who can save them?Technobody--maker of wearable technologies--is under attack. Its strategic plan is slowly being killed by the top strategy villains every company faces: bad meetings (Meeting Menace), fire drills (Fire Driller), silos (Silo-Clops), too many priorities (Dr. Yes), and many others. They are members of the Anti-Strategy Squad (A.S.S.), a gang whose mission is to cause mass strategycide and global bankruption. But Technobody will not fail without a fight. Led by its fearless managers and three superheroes--StrategyMan, Innovatara, and Purposeidon--it will summon all of its strategic thinking powers to wage one final war against bad strategy and save its plan. New research shows that the No. 1 most important leadership capability for executives is strategic thinking. Yet, only 3 out of every 10 people are strategic. With the leading cause of business failure being bad strategy, it's critical that you and your team are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and tools to think strategically. In StrategyMan vs. the Anti-Strategy Squad, you'll learn how to: develop a common language for strategy; create a shared understanding of strategy design a practical toolkit for strategy; think strategically on a daily basis; infuse innovation into your strategies; facilitate strategy conversations; lead strategic meetings; set clear strategic direction; profitably grow your business; create competitive advantage. In today's ultracompetitive market, it's be strategic...or be gone." -- Back cover

      Strategyman Vs. the Anti-Strategy Squad
    • A must-read business book to kick off 2024! This USA Today National Bestseller and SHRM Top 12 New Book presents a roadmap for leaders to enhance their strategic performance. The author, a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling writer, introduces the Strategic Fitness System, a proven framework filled with tools, techniques, and checklists designed to help leaders navigate business challenges. The practical insights provided will enable executives across industries to improve strategic competence, a crucial factor for organizational success. Readers will learn to transform complexity into clarity, establishing a clear strategic direction. Key features include a common language for strategy and planning, practical tools for developing four dimensions of executive fitness, and techniques for creating a sustainable competitive advantage. Additionally, the book offers methods for evolving business models to reshape company trajectories and introduces the Strategic Quotient (SQ), an assessment of an executive's strategic thinking and execution capabilities. With actionable tools and real-world examples, readers will be empowered to set direction, create advantages, and achieve excellence in their roles. Embrace a strategic mindset and elevate your leadership approach.

      Strategic