1st Edition

Mastering the Rules of Competitive Strategy A Resource Guide for Managers

By Norton Paley Copyright 2008
248 Pages 4 B/W Illustrations
by Auerbach Publications

248 Pages
by Auerbach Publications

The stakes are high and real. Money is spent. Personnel are committed in a battle for the triumph or downfall of a company. Yet, given the same circumstances, some companies continue to thrive while others wash out and become also-rans. In the end, it is the dynamics of the competitive marketplace, the quality of the organization’s business plan, and the ability to successfully implement... Read more
Contents
STRATEGY RULE 1. SHIFT TO THE OFFENSIVE:
Turn a Risky Competitive Situation into a Fresh Market Opportunity
STRATEGY RULE 2. MANEUVER BY INDIRECT STRATEGY:
Apply Strength against Weakness
STRATEGY RULE 3. ACT WITH SPEED:
The Essential Component to Secure a Competitive Lead
STRATEGY RULE 4. GROW BY CONCENTRATION:
Deploy, Target, Segment
STRATEGY RULE 5. PRIORITIZE COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE:
The Underpinnings of Business Strategy
STRATEGY RULE 6. ALIGN COMPETITIVE STRATEGY WITH YOUR CORPORATE CULTURE:
The Lifeline to Your Organization’s Future
STRATEGY RULE 7. DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS:
The Moral Fiber Underlying Business Strategy
STRATEGY RULE 8. CREATE A MORALE ADVANTAGE:
Engage Heart, Mind, and Spirit when All Else Fails
STRATEGY RULE 9. STRENGTHEN YOUR DECISION-MAKING CAPABILITIES:
Fortify Intuition, Enhance Business Experience, Expand Knowledge

Biography

Norton Paley