Deep Dive (Greenleaf): The Proven Method for Building Strategy, Focusing Your Resources, and Taking Smart Action

Written by Rich Horwath

Narrated by Rich Horwath

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 organisations 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 readers 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 organisation. 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 reader can become an expert strategist and an invaluable member of his or her organisation.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group
• Release date: Apr 15, 2019
• ISBN: 9781626348042

Reviews for Deep Dive (Greenleaf)

[Caswell Ntseno · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Dive deep and swim far. This was great listen that provided deep reflections on important matter underneath the surface.

[donhazelwood · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Didn't like the diving analogies, but there are definitely good pointers I need to bring into my job ...

[shadowbarbara · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Used for strategic credit by taking 10 question test on SHRM e-learning site.

[gtdbizmom · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

As a business coach, I found Deep Dive to be an incredible teaching tool. The book was jam packed full of ways to help equip a business owner to develop a culture of strategy in their organization. I was so grateful for all the charts and worksheets the author provided and plan to use them to help my clients better design their business' strategic position. I found the book technical to read but amazingly informative. From the time I picked it up I couldn't put it down as I was entralled with all the incredible ways to transition your mind set from operational focus to strategic focus. (I actually read it twice). More than any other book on strategy, I will keep this as a reference tool and use it again and again with my own clients. I know I am a better business leader because of reading this book!