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Good Strategy Bad Strategy: The Difference and Why It Matters

Richard Rumelt
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Good Strategy Bad Strategy: The Difference and Why It Matters

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011

Book Brief

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Richard Rumelt

Good Strategy Bad Strategy: The Difference and Why It Matters

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Good Strategy / Bad Strategy, Richard Rumelt outlines the differences between effective and ineffective strategies. He emphasizes clear thinking, realistic goals, and coherent actions for good strategy, while critiquing common pitfalls like fluff and unrealistic goals present in bad strategy. The book provides practical guidance for developing strategies that lead to successful outcomes.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

19,857 ratings

81%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Richard Rumelt's Good Strategy / Bad Strategy is widely praised for its clear differentiation between effective and ineffective strategic planning. Reviewers commend its practical insights and real-world examples. However, some criticize it for being overly repetitive and lacking depth in certain areas. Overall, it's deemed a valuable resource for understanding robust strategy formulation.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Good Strategy Bad Strategy: The Difference and Why It Matters?

Readers who enjoy Good Strategy / Bad Strategy by Richard Rumelt are typically business professionals, strategists, or academics interested in differentiating successful strategies from poor ones. They may also appreciate Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne or The Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen.

4.4

19,857 ratings

81%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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