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Book review: The Strategy Book by Max McKeown

Red Star Kim

This one is equally helpful for experienced leaders and students first grasping the principles of strategic thinking. The author clarifies the strategic process while guiding the reader through it to create a new strategic mindset. What is the informal decision-making process? The need for more fluidity.

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The Value of Taking a Sabbatical

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In addition, we’ll give you a $2,500 bonus to make sure you can do something fun while you are away. I can take a half day to do some strategic thinking and planning without getting distracted. Role #1 (2011-2015): Talk to customers, build the product, repeat. Principles > decisions. I’m more patient.