ABSTRACT

Patterns of Strategy shows how the strategic fit between organisations drives strategic direction. It is essential reading for those who wish to understand how to manoeuvre their organisation to change its strategic fit to their advantage.

The 80 ‘patterns’ of strategy help you explore options for collaboration and competition within your strategic ecosystem. A practical and authoritative guide, you can use it to plan and navigate your strategic future.

part One|42 pages

A Different Approach

chapter 1|6 pages

Why Patterns of Strategy?

chapter 2|9 pages

How this is Different …

chapter 3|10 pages

The Dark Matter of Strategy

chapter 4|8 pages

From Concept to Strategy

chapter 5|7 pages

What is Strategic Fit?

part Two|58 pages

Dimensions of Strategy

chapter 6|19 pages

Designing Fit

chapter 7|21 pages

Using Time

chapter 8|13 pages

Using Power

part Three|233 pages

80 Patterns of Strategy

chapter 9|22 pages

Competitive Strategies

chapter 10|23 pages

Collaborative Strategies

chapter 11|15 pages

Strategies for Small Organisations

chapter 12|24 pages

Supplier Strategies

chapter 20013|27 pages

Defensive Strategies

chapter 22814|21 pages

Growth Strategies

chapter 25015|24 pages

Market-Changing Strategies

chapter 27616|20 pages

Herd Management Strategies

chapter 29817|21 pages

Cunning Plans

chapter 18|16 pages

Rock, Paper, Scissors

part Four|29 pages

Developing and Executing Strategy