Leading with strategic thinking four ways effective leaders gain insight, drive change, and get results

"Be a more effective leader with strategic thinking Leading with Strategic Thinking reveals what effective leaders do differently. Eschewing the one-size-fits-all leadership model, this helpful guide outlines four general leadership types and demonstrates how each type achieves success - whethe...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Olson, Aaron K., 1974- author (author), Simerson, Byron K., author
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley 2015.
Edición:1st edition
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009629827106719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Leading with Strategic Thinking: Four Ways Effective Leaders Gain Insight, Drive Change, and Get Results; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Introduction; Issues and Considerations; Fundamental Questions; Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Strategic Thinking and Leadership; The Nature of Strategic Thinking; Cognitive Psychology; Systems Thinking; Game Theory; Strategic Thinking Summarized; The Art of Leadership; An Abbreviated History of Leadership Theory; Strategic Leadership; Strategic Thinking and Leadership in Action; Implications; Chapter 2: The Four Types of Strategic Leadership
  • The Visionary Type: Driving Strategy through Personal Insight Typical Characteristics of the Visionary Leader; The Focus of the Visionary Leader; What Visionary Leaders Do; Action #1: Monitoring Trends; Action #2: Developing Insight; Action #3: Designing Solutions; Action #4: Iterating; Action #5: Enrolling Others; The Impact of Visionary Leaders; The Directive Type: Driving Strategy through Structure and Process; Typical Characteristics of the Directive Leader; The Focus of the Directive Leader; What Directive Leaders Do; Action #1: Setting Direction; Action #2: Establishing Governance
  • Action #3: Motivating Others Action #4: Monitoring Performance; Action #5: Intervening and Adjusting; The Impact of Directive Leaders; The Incubating Type: Driving Strategy through Empowering Others; Typical Characteristics of the Incubating Leader; The Focus of the Incubating Leader; What Incubating Leaders Do; Action #1: Building Networks; Action #2: Assessing Opportunities; Action #3: Diversifying Bets; Action #4: Lending Assets; Action #5: Creating Support Ecosystems; The Impact of Incubating Leaders; The Collaborative Type: Driving Strategy through Cocreation
  • Typical Characteristics of the Collaborative Leader The Focus of the Collaborative Leader; What Collaborative Leaders Do; Action #1: Building Relationships; Action #2: Listening; Action #3: Finding Common Interests; Action #4: Sharing Power; Action #5: Demonstrating Trust; The Impact of Collaborative Leaders; Chapter 3: Examples of Strategic Leadership; Indiegogo; Understanding Indiegogo's Success; P&G's Latin American Merger with Gillette; Understanding José Ignacio Sordo's Success; Design for America; Understanding the Success of Design for America; Google Takeout
  • Understanding Brian's Success Chapter 4: Applying Strategic Leadership; Gaining Strategic Insight; Identifying the Right Approach; Driving Strategic Change; Identifying the Right Approach; Todd Connor and the Bunker; Chapter 5: Garnering Buy-in, Commitment, and Advocacy; Winning the Hearts of Your Followers; The YMCA of the USA; Engaging the Minds of Your Followers; The United States Coast Guard; Leveraging the Hands of Your Followers; The Heartland Angels; Chapter 6: Developing Strategic Leadership; Competencies of the Strategic Leader
  • Applying the Competencies That Enable Strategic Leadership