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Book review: The Strategy Book by Max McKeown

Red Star Kim

Being easy to read, short and jargon-free The Strategy Book (FT Publishing, 2012) is a considerable achievement bearing in mind the subject matter. I deliver and facilitate strategy workshops and it’s always good to be able to recommend strategy books to delegates. I wish I’d had access to such a book when I studied for my MBA.

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7 Best Strategy Books to Read in 2024

Envisio

Books are a form of political action. Books are knowledge. Books are reflection. Books change your mind.” ” ― Toni Morrison A new year, a new chance to shift our perspectives, understand one another and the systems around us, and take our strategic thinking to new heights.

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Be more strategic: Top-down or bottom-up, marketing and sales integration and property marketing

Red Star Kim

In early December we welcomed 15 delegates to a PM Forum “Be more strategic” workshop. The workshop covered strategic thinking, business strategy and marketing and business development (MBD) strategy. Some think about a centralised or decentralised approach to strategy.

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Being more strategic – Case studies and insights (Ireland May 2023)

Red Star Kim

I was delighted to return to Dublin to lead an in person training workshop for PM Forum Ireland on “ Being more strategic” with delegates from law, accountancy and consultancy firms. We considered strategic thinking, business strategy and marketing and business development strategy.

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Research update on the most in-demand soft skills

Red Star Kim

Following my past research (some of which was published in my 2020 book Essential soft skills for lawyers (kimtasso.com) ) I keep an eye out for the latest information relating to the soft skills (particularly leadership skills) most in demand and how these relate to the professional services sector.

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27 Top Books for CEOs and Entrepreneurs

Hubspot Sales

So, if you see the letters “CEO” in your future, it’s never too early to start preparing with these 27 powerful and inspiring books. 27 Best Business Books for CEOs and Entrepreneurs. This book captures what it’s really like to lead a startup. Review : “This book can be read as ‘The Art of War’ for business.

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Implementing the Building Blocks of Sales Enablement: Mastering the Sales Systems

Mike Kunkle

Entry-level positions might require a heavier focus on mindset, traits, and cultural fit, while senior roles might demand a more thorough evaluation of past performance, competencies, and strategic thinking abilities. The former may not include skill validation (role play), while the latter certainly should.

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