Good Strategy Bad Strategy: The Difference and Why It Matters
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011
320
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2011
Adult
18+ years
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.
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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.
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.
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Book • Nonfiction
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