The essential guide for managers to learn how to think strategically, focus on the big picture, and develop the mindset they need to be ready to step up to leadership.

• Shows managers how to develop their strategic thinking skills and integrate strategic thinking into their daily work.


• Provide key insights and practical advice from a variety of experts to help managers develop and implement this kind of strategic thinking.


• Helps readers answer tough questions like: How can I better understand my company's strategy? How can I focus on the future with so many short-term demands? How can I prioritize my work when my manager doesn't? What do I do when I disagree with company strategy?


• Includes checklists, self-assessments, and templates to help managers execute on these kinds of questions.


• Includes an appendix of questions to inspire strategic thinking.

Audience: General managers, particularly new or mid-level who want to learn to embed strategic thinking into their daily work.

Announced first printing: 20,000

Laydown goal: 5,000