Deep Dive

The Proven Method for Building Strategy, Focusing Your Resources, and Taking Smart Action

The inability to set good strategy can sink a company - and a leader's career. A recent Wall Street Journal study revealed that the number one most sought after executive skill by organizations is strategic thinking, but few leaders have that skill set.

In this book, Rich Horwath dissects the three most important elements of strategic thinking, breaks them down into simple and attainable skills, and shows listeners how to apply them every day. He provides managers with a clear path to mastery of three disciplines: Acumen - generate critical insights through a step-by-step evaluation of the business and its environment; Allocation - focus limited resources of time, talent, and money; and Action - implement a system to guarantee effective execution and communication of strategy throughout the organization.

This book is based on research with senior executives from more than 150 companies and Horwath's own experience as a professional strategist. Armed with the knowledge from this book, every listener can become an expert strategist and an invaluable member of his or her organization.

©2019 Rich Horwath (P)2020 Greenleaf Book Group