Real-world strategic management practice in an interactive micro-case format The Strategy Pathfinder presents an innovative, dynamic guide to strategic thinking and practice. Using real-world case examples from companies like Apple, the BBC, Hyundai, LEGO, McDonalds, Nike and SpaceX to illustrate critical concepts, this book enables readers to actively participate in real-world strategy dilemmas and create their own solutions. Strategy Pathfinder s live micro-cases provoke discussion about business models, value creation, new ventures and more, while its complimentary instructional content introduces you to the best classic and new tools of strategic management. Rather than passively reproducing past and current ideas, Strategy Pathfinder encourages strategic thinkers to learn by doing. The book is designed to help the reader to develop a clear understanding of key concepts while shifting your thought processes towards real strategic action and innovation by enabling you to: Use strategy theories and frameworks to engage in analytical and creative discussions about key strategic issues facing real companies today Form strategic views for yourself, and test them against the views of others Effectively make and communicate recommendations based on solid strategic analysis that stand up to scrutiny from multiple stakeholders Become an active producer of new strategic ideas rather than a passive receiver of past wisdom This third edition has been updated with new chapters and cases to reflect the latest, cutting-edge issues in strategic thinking and practice. And the updated companion website offers students, instructors and managers more resources to facilitate understanding, interaction and innovation. As an active learning experience, The Strategy Pathfinder 3rd Edition engages the reader in the work of strategy practitioners. By arming you with the empirical research you need, and the best strategic management theories and frameworks to better analyse situations you're likely to encounter or already facing in your career, The Strategy Pathfinder teaches you how to improve your strategic thinking and practice, and develop your own strategic pathways for the future.

Real-world strategic management practice in an interactive micro-case formatThe Strategy Pathfinder presents an innovative, dynamic guide to strategic thinking and practice. Using real-world case examples from companies like Apple, the BBC, Hyundai, LEGO, McDonalds, Nike and SpaceX to illustrate critical concepts, this book enables readers to actively participate in real-world strategy dilemmas and create their own solutions. Strategy Pathfinder's 'live' micro-cases provoke discussion about business models, value creation, new ventures and more, while its complimentary instructional content introduces you to the best 'classic' and new tools of strategic management.Rather than passively reproducing past and current ideas, Strategy Pathfinder encourages strategic thinkers to learn by doing. The book is designed to help the reader to develop a clear understanding of key concepts while shifting your thought processes towards real strategic action and innovation by enabling you to:* Use strategy theories and frameworks to engage in analytical and creative discussions about key strategic issues facing real companies today* Form strategic views for yourself, and test them against the views of others* Effectively make and communicate recommendations based on solid strategic analysis that stand up to scrutiny from multiple stakeholders* Become an active producer of new strategic ideas rather than a passive receiver of past wisdomThis third edition has been updated with new chapters and cases to reflect the latest, cutting-edge issues in strategic thinking and practice. And the updated companion website offers students, instructors and managers more resources to facilitate understanding, interaction and innovation.As an active learning experience, The Strategy Pathfinder 3rd Edition engages the reader in the work of strategy practitioners. By arming you with the empirical research you need, and the best strategic management theories and frameworks to better analyse situations you're likely to encounter or already facing in your career, The Strategy Pathfinder teaches you how to improve your strategic thinking and practice, and develop your own strategic pathways for the future.

The Strategy Pathfinder Map ixPathways to Strategy xvAbout the Creators xxiiChapter 1 Strategic Purpose 1PART I THE STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTChapter 2 Macro-Shocks 37Chapter 3 Industry Forces 73PART II STRATEGIC ADVANTAGEChapter 4 Competitive Advantage 103Chapter 5 Resource-Based Advantage 133Chapter 6 Business Model Advantage 165Chapter 7 Corporate Advantage 191PART III STRATEGIC GROWTHChapter 8 New Ventures 221Chapter 9 Crossing Borders 247Chapter 10 Leading Strategic Change 281Chapter 11 Evaluating Strategic Performance 315PART IV MAVERICK STRATEGIESChapter 12 The Maverick: Six Senses of Strategy 345APPENDICESPractice Cases for Job Interviews 369Using The Strategy Pathfinder 3rd Edition for Assessments and Examinations 385Notes 391References 405Glossary of Core Strategic Management Concepts 411Acknowledgements 427Index 429