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publications We've published scores of articles and several books on strategy development, strategic management, measurement, and leadership. |  | Example articles Example books Practical Strategy for Family Business Overview Family businesses are an extraordinary force in the global economy, and are blessed with a number of virtues that enhance their performance. At the same time, they suffer from an array of potential vices that they must resist if they hope to excel. This book is a hands-on primer on how to develop practical strategy to enhance competitive position and stakeholder satisfaction--particularly in the context of family business. The principles and tools presented are universal, and successful businesses anywhere will profit from understanding and using them. The Seven Faces of Leadership Overview This new model for leadership identifies the seven critical roles that a leader must assume to excel. Effective leaders develop values and purpose, define a clear vision and strategy, build community, manage change, and develop the team necessary to implement the plan. Seven Faces combines theory and practical tools to help leaders achieve better results during challenging times. The Practical Strategist Overview The classic primer on how to analyze markets, industries, and competitors to identify effective business and corporate strategies. Delineates the importance of identifying key success factors and selecting a set of natural strategies. Summarizes the critical role of managerial systems in implementation, and offers tools for gauging risk and vulnerability. Leadership: Myths and Realities Overview Presents an overview of the leadership field and the five myths that distort our view of what a leader does. Discusses how to develop values, purpose, and meaning for the organization, and analyzes how to build a coherent community and a nurturing culture. |  | |
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