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Strategy and the Fat Smoker: Doing What's Obvious But Not Easy,New
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We often (or even usually) know what we should be doing in both personal and professional life. We also know why we should be doing it and (often) how to do it. Figuring all that out is not too difficult. What is very hard is actually doing what you know to be good for you in the longrun, in spite of shortrun temptations. The same is true for organizations. What is noteworthy is how similar (if not identical) most firms' strategies really are: provide outstanding client service, act like team players, provide a good place to work, invest in your future. No sensible firm (or person) would enunciate a strategy that advocated anything else. However, just because something is obvious does not make it easy. Real strategy lies not in figuring out what to do, but in devising ways to ensure that, compared to others, we actually do more of what everybody knows they should do. This simple insight, if accepted, has profound implications forHow organizations should think about strategy How they should think about clients, marketing and selling and How they should think about management.In 18 chapters, Maister explores the fat smoker syndrome and how individuals, managers and organizations can overcome the temptations of the shortterm and actually do what they already know is good for them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Strategy and the Fat Smoker'? A: 'Strategy and the Fat Smoker' explores the difficulty of implementing known good practices in both personal and professional life, emphasizing that while strategies may be obvious, executing them is often not easy.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Strategy and the Fat Smoker' is David Maister, a recognized expert in the field of management and strategy.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Strategy and the Fat Smoker' contains a total of 274 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What condition is this book in? A: 'Strategy and the Fat Smoker' is listed as a 'New' item, indicating it is in pristine condition.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'Strategy and the Fat Smoker' was published on January 2, 2008.
- Q: What kind of topics does the book cover? A: The book covers topics related to strategy formulation and execution, client management, and overcoming short-term temptations in business.
- Q: Is this book suitable for individuals or organizations? A: 'Strategy and the Fat Smoker' is suitable for both individuals seeking personal growth and organizations looking to improve their strategic execution.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This listing features the 1st American Hardcover edition of 'Strategy and the Fat Smoker'.
- Q: Can this book help with management practices? A: Yes, the insights in 'Strategy and the Fat Smoker' are designed to aid managers in thinking about strategy, client relations, and effective management practices.