There is a great deal of practice, discussion, and publication about strategy, but surprisingly little investigation of the processes by which strategies actually form in organizations. This book reports the results of Henry Mintzberg's investigation about this that he has conducted over several decades.
Defining realized strategy - the strategy an organization has actually pursued - as a pattern in a stream of actions, this investigation was able to track strategies in organizations over long periods of time, usually three or four decades, and in one case, a century and a half. This...

The world of strategy can seem to be an impenetrable jungle. 'Strategy Safari' presents a powerful antidote to the dilemma of needing to know about strategy and yet not being able to find any comprehensible guidelines.

Swotted by strategy models? Crunched by analysis? Strategy doesn't have to be this way. 'Strategy Bites Back' brings you a provocative, imaginative and surprising mix of perspectives to help stimulate more creative strategic thinking and more enjoyable strategy making.

Contents include: 'Managing Ahead', 'The Dynamics of Managing', 'A Model of Managing', 'The Untold Varieties of Managing' and 'Managing Effectively'.

This book slims down his award-winning work Managing (2009) and provides streamlined advice to help new and experienced managers get it right. Simply Managing answers questions including: * How do I deal with the pressures of management? * What are the most important elements of my job? And how do I get them right? * How do I connect in a job that's intrinsically disconnected? * How do I maintain confidence without becoming arrogant? * What are the cornerstones of effective management? It provides thoughtful, yet practical advice from one of the world's most influential management...