Learning to Think Strategically
Learning to Think Strategically
Overview
"Strategic thinking is a discipline of major importance. Julia Sloan’s book not only stimulates managers to think more strategically, it also forces them to act more strategically. Combining learning with strategy will inspire both readers and doers of strategy to behave more strategically and to embark on strategy conversations in a renewed and more value adding way." -Flemming Poulfelt, Professor, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark"Learning to Think Strategicallyis a masterpiece weaving exceptional research into practical application. The power of intuition, framing, and informal learning brings strategic thinking into clear focus.Learning to Think Strategicallyis required reading for our MBA students." -Richard Okumoto, Lecturer at San Jose State University, USA and Chairman of the Strategy Committee at the Center for Employment Training, Inc."Entropic one-hit-wonder or the messy and creative success of the Beatles? Julia Sloan’s deep work with executives and corporations supports our own walks on the courageous path of the later. Her learning-based model is an individualized experience that forever and again advances the way we think about and form strategy. Sloan additionally writes in an engaging style that brings a rare clarity to this complex topic."- Dr. Douglas Scherer, Major Global Investment Firm"This new edition of Julia Sloan’s insightful book, Learning to Think Strategically, is a wonderful addition to the growing literature on strategic thinking and management. This edition discusses the history and importance of thinking strategically and provides important insights that Julia gained from numerous in-depth interviews with successful executives from around the world. Julia discusses the significance of experience, intuition, and dialog in developing strategy and shows how successful strategic thinking transcends culture and is essential for organizational success. The book is highly informative and incisively written. It should be required reading for graduate students in management whether they are focused on the public, nonprofit, or private sectors. All leaders who wish to enhance the success of their organizations will find this work indispensable."-Dr. J. Edward Kellough, Professor and Department Head, Department of Public Administration and Policy, The University of Georgia, USA"It has recently become clear that what distinguishes exceptionally successful leaders and strategists is their ability to critically challenge their own deeply-rooted assumptions, adapt to change, and to have the wisdom to courageously seize the opportunities that change creates. In this book, Julia Sloan, uses her long experience of working with global firms and government leaders to demonstrate how strategic thinking, as well as transformation is possible and how it is done — both from a theoretical and practical perspective. With its universal and integrated approach, this book is destined to become a standard in challenging the conventional wisdom about strategy and bringing thinking and innovation into what we do and what we plan to do."- Dr. Khalid Al-Yahya, Managing Director, Accenture Management Consulting - Middle East; Fmr Associate at Harvard Kennedy School of Government"Julia Sloan has written a first rate book on strategic thinking. She makes a unique contribution by exploring the cognitive basis of what it means to think strategically, skillfully presenting insights that executives can use to spot strategic thinking in individuals and build strategic capacity in their own organizations. Sloan combines erudition with practical application, something that is seldom found in the literature on strategy. A must read for executives and leaders aspiring to build strategic organizations."-Ross Harrison, Professor at Georgetown University, USADescription
Condition Guidelines
Books - New and Used
The following guidelines apply to books:
- New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
Shipping & Delivery
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- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
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The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
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Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
Returns & Refunds
You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
Shipping Cost
We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
Overview
"Strategic thinking is a discipline of major importance. Julia Sloan’s book not only stimulates managers to think more strategically, it also forces them to act more strategically. Combining learning with strategy will inspire both readers and doers of strategy to behave more strategically and to embark on strategy conversations in a renewed and more value adding way." -Flemming Poulfelt, Professor, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark"Learning to Think Strategicallyis a masterpiece weaving exceptional research into practical application. The power of intuition, framing, and informal learning brings strategic thinking into clear focus.Learning to Think Strategicallyis required reading for our MBA students." -Richard Okumoto, Lecturer at San Jose State University, USA and Chairman of the Strategy Committee at the Center for Employment Training, Inc."Entropic one-hit-wonder or the messy and creative success of the Beatles? Julia Sloan’s deep work with executives and corporations supports our own walks on the courageous path of the later. Her learning-based model is an individualized experience that forever and again advances the way we think about and form strategy. Sloan additionally writes in an engaging style that brings a rare clarity to this complex topic."- Dr. Douglas Scherer, Major Global Investment Firm"This new edition of Julia Sloan’s insightful book, Learning to Think Strategically, is a wonderful addition to the growing literature on strategic thinking and management. This edition discusses the history and importance of thinking strategically and provides important insights that Julia gained from numerous in-depth interviews with successful executives from around the world. Julia discusses the significance of experience, intuition, and dialog in developing strategy and shows how successful strategic thinking transcends culture and is essential for organizational success. The book is highly informative and incisively written. It should be required reading for graduate students in management whether they are focused on the public, nonprofit, or private sectors. All leaders who wish to enhance the success of their organizations will find this work indispensable."-Dr. J. Edward Kellough, Professor and Department Head, Department of Public Administration and Policy, The University of Georgia, USA"It has recently become clear that what distinguishes exceptionally successful leaders and strategists is their ability to critically challenge their own deeply-rooted assumptions, adapt to change, and to have the wisdom to courageously seize the opportunities that change creates. In this book, Julia Sloan, uses her long experience of working with global firms and government leaders to demonstrate how strategic thinking, as well as transformation is possible and how it is done — both from a theoretical and practical perspective. With its universal and integrated approach, this book is destined to become a standard in challenging the conventional wisdom about strategy and bringing thinking and innovation into what we do and what we plan to do."- Dr. Khalid Al-Yahya, Managing Director, Accenture Management Consulting - Middle East; Fmr Associate at Harvard Kennedy School of Government"Julia Sloan has written a first rate book on strategic thinking. She makes a unique contribution by exploring the cognitive basis of what it means to think strategically, skillfully presenting insights that executives can use to spot strategic thinking in individuals and build strategic capacity in their own organizations. Sloan combines erudition with practical application, something that is seldom found in the literature on strategy. A must read for executives and leaders aspiring to build strategic organizations."-Ross Harrison, Professor at Georgetown University, USADescription
Condition Guidelines
Books - New and Used
The following guidelines apply to books:
- New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping Fees
- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
Delivery Times
The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times.
Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
Returns & Refunds
You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
Shipping Cost
We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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