Learning to Think Strategically

by Julia Sloan

Book Overview

Strategic thinking has become a core competency for business leaders globally. Overused and under-defined, the term is often used interchangeably with other strategic management terms. This textbook... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750678798
• ISBN13: 9780750678797
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 285 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.7" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

A great new piece from a leader in the field

Julia Sloan models the very concepts she espouses in her brilliantly written and just-in-time book. What sets her work apart is that she not only reminds us of the imperative for critical thinking particularly within the competitive global business environment, but she offers the strategies needed to develop these new skills in today's complex world. Sloan does this by demonstrating the practical application of classical adult learning theory. Sloan's insight and wonderfully engaging style makes this work a pleasure to read. This is a valuable addition to my own library, and a book I will certainly recommend to others. Dr. Linda Dale Bloomberg Adjunct Faculty, Adult and Organizational Learning Teachers College, Columbia University Co-author "Completing Your Qualitative Dissertation: A Roadmap From Beginning to End" (Sage, 2007) August 1, 2007

Bravo! Essential reading for global leaders

This is an exceptional book! Essential reading for every global business person.The author is clear,succinct and right on the mark with the differentiation between strategic thinking and strategic planning. The first half of the book is informative and the second half is insightful and challenging. Sloan raises questions that should be at the forefront of every strategic discussion: what and how are we investing in developing strategic thinkers? This book is candid, thorough and original. The author makes a convincing and sobering case for plain, hard work when it comes to learning to think strategically -- a welcome and honest assessment of what is necessary to compete on a global scale -- no simple short cuts. This is an outstanding leadership book and should be read by every serious executive. Bravo!

A New Breakthrough In Learning To Think Strategically

Julia Sloan has written a must-read book on methods of learning to think strategically that is suitable for corporate executives, graduate students, and others in diverse fields of business management. With a very readable text, clear figures, and sample scenarios she delves into the various important components of this subject. A major conceptual contribution is the seven strategic thinking dimensions for critical dialogue presented in chapter 13. Chapter 23 follows with five critical attributes needed to learn the process. With her vast experience abroad dealing with executives from many different cultures, Dr. Sloan brings a global perspective to the topic. This is a scholarly yet readable book with fresh perspectives that will have broad appeal. I highly recommend it.

Dr. Lorin Ruttenberg

Outstanding book! Very thought provoking, fascinating description of the cognitive learning process that drives the strategic thinking process. An essential and original read for every executive, manager, professor and student of strategy. Of particular interest was the part on culture and strategic thinking. Highly recommended book.

A Refreshing Alternative to all other "how tos" on Strategic Thinking!

This book is truly a "must have" for business managers and executives at any forward thinking company! The chapters on culture and strategic thinking are key in todays global economy. Because this book is a first of its kind, it is sure to gain attention from executives across the world. Sloan's descriptions of the 7 dimensions of strategy are extremely insightful and thorough. The book is well written and provides a keen insight into the learning process that supports strategic thinking. Well done.