{"title":"Stephen Cummings","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of Stephen Cummings, an influential voice in the realm of business and entrepreneurship literature. Renowned for his insightful takes on complex business strategies, Cummings has the unique ability to distil intricate concepts into practical guides that both seasoned professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs can appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this collection, you'll find titles such as \u003cem\u003eStrategy Builder\u003c\/em\u003e, where Cummings crafts a compelling narrative around constructing effective business strategies. This book is designed to foster creative and strategic thinking, empowering readers to build robust plans that lead to success in a competitive business landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCummings' works stand out for their engaging style, meticulous research, and real-world applicability. Whether you're looking to bolster your business acumen or seek inspiration for innovative entrepreneurship, Stephen Cummings offers valuable resources and insights to elevate your strategic thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"strategy-builder-by-duncan-angwin-9781118707234","title":"Strategy Builder","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA visual and interactive guide to building and communicating strategies that actually work\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYour strategy has seven seconds to captivate its audience. So how are you going to present it? A big wordy document? A lengthy address? Slides full of bullet points?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe best way to engage and involve people is through pictures. \u003ci\u003eStrategy Builder\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to creatively combine the best strategy frameworks to orient and animate strategy discussion and development in your team. This visual, interactive guide, with illustrations by Visory, uses real-world examples and practical tips to help you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDiscover the five key foundations that every strategy should be built upon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDraw compelling and unique pictures that capture your organisation’s distinct strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDevelop your skills as a leader of strategy discussions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUnderstand how to use interactive drawing to engage others and achieve 'buy in'.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdditional online resources available include Strategy Drawing Templates, plus Builder Slides and case study materials for instructors. Locate the 'Companion Website' link towards the bottom of this page to access these materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTest your strategic vision or develop a new strategic plan based on the best elements of key strategic frameworks by trying the \u003cb\u003eFREE\u003c\/b\u003e interactive Strategy Builder app, developed in association with StrategyBlocks, at www.strategicplan.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eStrategy Builder\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCummings \u0026amp; Angwin are pioneers in introducing novel approaches in teaching and applying the principles of strategy — \u003cb\u003eRobert M. Grant, Bocconi University, author of Contemporary Strategy Analysis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a complex, fast-changing world, where we are bombarded by words, numbers, and reports, the visual-first approach to strategy provided by \u003ci\u003eStrategy Builder\u003c\/i\u003e is immensely helpful for inspiring and communicating a clearer vision of how to move forward. — \u003cb\u003eRachna Bhasin, VP Strategy, SiriusXM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt last someone has grasped this idea and come up with a way to help us demonstrate strategic plans and ambitions in a creative new way. — \u003cb\u003eVikki Heywood CBE, Chair of The Royal Society for the Arts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis wonderful book is the first to solve a near-universal problem: communicating strategic ideas is just as hard and just as important as coming up with them in the first place, and both are visual activities. The question is not “Do you understand?” but “Do you see?” — \u003cb\u003eWilliam Duggan, Professor, Columbia University, author of Strategic Intuition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book shows how to draw an organisation's strategy so you see what's been considered, what's not been considered, and how things are related. Strategy building is presented as a fun and involving learning process. The approach is revolutionary in that it enables not only the development but also the easy sharing of strategic understanding. — \u003cb\u003eRoger L.M. Dunbar, Emeritus Professor, Stern School of Business, New York University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat a great idea! The layout is also really thoughtful; it makes you immediately want to get out a pencil and start doodling. — \u003cb\u003eAdam Martin, Customer Solutions Director, The Brakes Group\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a time-pressed executive, it was a delight to find a book that I can dip into to find the best strategic frameworks — those that have stood the test of time and academic scrutiny as being truly useful in the workplace. Even better for an inveterate scribbler: endorsement that a picture and ‘permission to play’ with ideas visually really does say a thousand words and more! — \u003cb\u003eSarah Mitson, Global Business Director, TNSGlobal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an invaluable resource for any executive wanting to improve engagement in strategy development and communication. The accessible layout means that the book itself can play an active and inspiring role in strategy discussions. — \u003cb\u003eMatt Thomas, Director, Braxton Associates, Strategy Consultants\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt last, a book that grasps the implications of recent psychology: people think visually as well as verbally. The authors provide powerful visual devices that will both help managers conceive better strategies and enable their people to execute them more effectively. — \u003cb\u003eRichard Whittington, Professor at Saïd Business School, Oxford University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA powerful approach to make strategy more engaging again! \u003ci\u003eStrategy Builder\u003c\/i\u003e is a landmark book destined to make an important impact on the field of strategy, strategizing, and strategic management. Executives across the board (and students of strategy) will find the core message of this book counterintuitive and compelling. 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