Book description
John and his team deploy state-of-the-art strategy tools to analyze the attractiveness of potential markets for the technology. But they soon realize the tools don't help them grapple with the human side of strategy--including political forces swirling within HGS. Everyone involved in the engagement is biased and insecure, brilliant and hardworking, selfish and lazy, loyal and dedicated.
John and his cohorts aren't "real"--What I Didn't Learn in Business School is a business novel. But they're realistic: they're just like us. Their story reveals the limitations of strategy tools and demonstrates tactics for navigating the messy, human dynamics that can make or break a company's strategy efforts.
This engaging book uses the power of story to present potent lessons for anyone seeking to excel at strategy management. It's a compelling read--whether you're an MBA grad struggling to apply what you learned or in the fray and eager to see what MBAs get wrong when they land in the real world.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Preface: A Novel Approach
- Acknowledgments
- A Character List
- Prologue: A Little Turbulence
- 1: A Simple Problem
- 2: A New Shirt
- 3: A Moving Target
- 4: A Working Lunch
- 5: A Valuable Chain
- 6: A Thoughtful Workout
- 7: A Sweeping Vision
- 8: A Lone Ranger
- 9: A Team Effort
- 10: A Fitting Test
- 11: A Good Call
- 12: A Constructive Meeting
- 13: A Seamless Argument
- 14: A Tailored Presentation
- Epilogue: A Staffing Question
- A Reading List
- About the Authors
Product information
- Title: What I Didn't Learn in Business School
- Author(s):
- Release date: October 2010
- Publisher(s): Harvard Business Review Press
- ISBN: 9781422170724
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