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Book review: The Strategy Book by Max McKeown

Red Star Kim

I deliver and facilitate strategy workshops and it’s always good to be able to recommend strategy books to delegates. This one is equally helpful for experienced leaders and students first grasping the principles of strategic thinking. Successful organisations try to have a healthy balance between thinking, planning and doing”.

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The Value of Taking a Sabbatical

Help Scout

I can take a half day to do some strategic thinking and planning without getting distracted. Loosening my grip means learning when to facilitate instead of own, advise instead of decide, and serve instead of lead. Role #1 (2011-2015): Talk to customers, build the product, repeat. I can see the big picture more clearly.