{"title":"Robert S. Kaplan","description":"\u003cp\u003eRobert S. Kaplan's works delve into the complexities of leadership, strategy, and organisational performance, offering insightful guidance for business professionals and aspiring leaders alike. His books explore rigorous frameworks and practical tools to enhance decision-making, risk management, and execution in both corporate and personal contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombining research with real-world application, Kaplan's writing challenges readers to reflect on their roles and responsibilities, emphasising the importance of thoughtful leadership and continuous personal development. 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Building on their breakthrough works on strategy-focused organisations, the authors describe a multistage system that enables you to gain measurable benefits from your carefully formulated business strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book shows you how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDevelop an effective strategy\u003c\/b\u003e—with tools such as SWOT analysis, vision formulation, and strategic change agendas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlan execution of the strategy\u003c\/b\u003e—through portfolios of strategic initiatives linked to strategy maps and Balanced Scorecards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePut your strategy into action\u003c\/b\u003e—by integrating operational tools such as process dashboards, rolling forecasts, and activity-based costing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTest and update your strategy\u003c\/b\u003e—using carefully designed management meetings to review operational and strategic data\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on extensive research and detailed case studies from a broad array of industries, \u003ci\u003eThe Execution Premium\u003c\/i\u003e presents a systematic and proven framework for achieving the financial results promised by your strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46723630825708,"sku":"9781422121160","price":98.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8893343482694.jpg?v=1754682739"},{"product_id":"what-to-ask-the-person-in-the-mirror-by-robert-s-kaplan-9781422170014","title":"What to Ask the Person in the Mirror","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful leaders know that leadership is less often about having all the answers and more often about asking the right questions. The challenge lies in being able to step back, reflect, and ask the key questions that are critical to your performance and your organisation's effectiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eWhat to Ask the Person in the Mirror\u003c\/i\u003e, leadership expert Robert Kaplan presents a process for asking the big questions that will enable you to diagnose problems, change course if necessary, and advance your career. He lays out areas of inquiry, including questions such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDo I clearly articulate my vision and top priorities to my employees and key constituencies?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDoes the way I spend my time enable me to achieve my top priorities?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDo I give subordinates timely and direct feedback they can act on? 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Maybe you believe you need \u003cem\u003epermission\u003c\/em\u003e to lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Harvard Business School professor and business executive Robert Steven Kaplan explains in this powerful new book, \u003cem\u003eWhat You Really Need to Lead\u003c\/em\u003e, leadership is accessible to all of us today, and it starts with an \u003cem\u003eownership mind-set\u003c\/em\u003e. You don't need an invitation to lead. Leadership is a dynamic way of thinking and acting that anyone can take on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor Kaplan, acting as a leader is a function of three key questions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1. Do you work to figure out what you believe as if you were an owner?\u003cbr\u003e\n2. Do you take action based on those beliefs?\u003cbr\u003e\n3. 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