Patrick Hoverstadt Books

This author draws insights directly from practical consulting work, emphasizing that their writings are rooted in reality. While often approaching traditional management paradigms from a radically different perspective, their work is never fanciful, always grounded in solving real-world organizational problems. Their methodology, based in management science and systems thinking, offers a fresh take on a wide range of organizational and strategic issues, moving beyond the limitations of reductionist linear thinking. This systemic foundation not only facilitates the development of novel approaches but also provides a robust theoretical basis for their practical applications.

Patterns of Strategy
Patterns of Strategy is a revolutionary approach to developing business strategy that shows how the fit between organisations drives strategic direction. The authors offer 80 'patterns' of strategy which organizations can use to understand the relationship of their business and their strategy to the actors around it. These patterns provide a toolkit for designing different ways to collaborate, and also offer alternative types and approaches of competition. It is essential reading for those who wish to know and understand how you can manoeuvre change to your organisation's fit and play it to your advantage.

Patterns of Strategy