"Originally published in the United Kingdom in 2024 by Ebury Edge, an imprint of Ebury Publishing"--Title page verso

Foreword -- Introduction: the power of strategic thinking -- The discipline of pattern recognition -- The discipline of systems analysis -- The discipline of mental agility -- The discipline of structured problem-solving -- The discipline of visioning -- The discipline of political savvy -- Conclusion: developing your strategic-thinking ability

"Pattern recognition. Systems perspective. Mental agility. Structured problem-solving. Visioning. Political savvy. For every good leader who has mastered of one of these disciplines is a great leader who knows and has mastered all of them. Michael D. Watkins, an expert on leadership transitions and organizational success, returns to the page with a new how-to guide for the modern leader. Here, he presents the six disciplines that separate the great from the good. Developed over the course of his storied career, Watkins' approach to strategic thinking--"a set of mental disciplines leaders use to recognize potential threats and opportunities, establish priorities, and mobilize themselves and their organizations to envision and enact promising paths forward"--is the model followed by some of today's most successful first-time CEOs and new business leaders. The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking is a comprehensive and practical guide to strategic thinking, offering a wealth of insights and tools for leaders at all levels."--