--- product_id: 16206172 title: "Essential Managers: Strategic Thinking" price: "€ 25.96" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/16206172-essential-managers-strategic-thinking store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Essential Managers: Strategic Thinking **Price:** € 25.96 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Essential Managers: Strategic Thinking - **How much does it cost?** € 25.96 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/16206172-essential-managers-strategic-thinking) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Essential Managers: Strategic Thinking [Bruce, Andy, Langdon, Ken] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Essential Managers: Strategic Thinking Review: Essentially essential! - This is a well-written, 78-page book about the basics of what managers should know about strategic thinking. That said, before purchasing the book, do take advantage of the “Look Inside” desertcart feature to get a sample of what you’ll be getting. The topics listed on the cover are many and enticing. However, be prepared for the following as the main entry for “Brainstorming”: “Throughout the strategic process, you and your team should meet regularly to brainstorm ideas. Write down a number of ideas in no particular order on, say, a flipchart, refine them, and then sort them into groups. The finished list will become part of the plan, although it will take several sessions to create the final strategic plan. Encouraging creativity: To get the most from a brainstorming session, create a comfortable, relaxed environment where everyone feels free to express ideas. Seating should be kept informal, with no desks. Give everybody at a meeting the chance to air their views in turn.” Thus, you’ll find that the book doesn’t deal with fine, extensive detail but essentially acts as a primer, an introduction to strategic thinking for business managers. For a mature, seasoned business manager, it would most likely be appreciated as a nice review or a checklist to see if one is doing all one could be doing. However, the best audience would probably be a new manager without a business degree or a manager at virtually any level in a large organization who does not normally deal with business strategy. Here the book’s nuts and bolts approach — with interesting graphics, flowcharts, checklists, and questions to ask oneself — will help bring them and their teams up to speed, allowing them to contribute to their organization’s strategic efforts to anticipate customer needs and stay ahead of the market. At a Kindle price of $1.99, it’s a deal! Of possible interest Strategy Pure and Simple: Essential Moves for Winning in Competition and Cooperation Review: Interesting points - Good clarification on strategy planning. Ideas to use in corporate and personal planning. This book reiterates key points on gathering in conceptions new strategies ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,857,339 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #8,556 in Entrepreneurship (Books) #10,787 in Business Management (Books) #121,657 in Reference (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (217) | | Dimensions | 4.94 x 0.26 x 6.99 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | ISBN-10 | 0789459728 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0789459725 | | Item Weight | 4.8 ounces | | Language | English | | Part of series | DK Essential Managers | | Print length | 72 pages | | Publication date | August 1, 2000 | | Publisher | DK | ## Images ![Essential Managers: Strategic Thinking - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514KV5PHXCL.jpg) ![Essential Managers: Strategic Thinking - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5180DH9Q0CL.jpg) ![Essential Managers: Strategic Thinking - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51865SA9H3L.jpg) ![Essential Managers: Strategic Thinking - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GZRK2GJDL.jpg) ![Essential Managers: Strategic Thinking - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Q1YY0F02L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essentially essential! *by W***R on March 19, 2021* This is a well-written, 78-page book about the basics of what managers should know about strategic thinking. That said, before purchasing the book, do take advantage of the “Look Inside” Amazon feature to get a sample of what you’ll be getting. The topics listed on the cover are many and enticing. However, be prepared for the following as the main entry for “Brainstorming”: “Throughout the strategic process, you and your team should meet regularly to brainstorm ideas. Write down a number of ideas in no particular order on, say, a flipchart, refine them, and then sort them into groups. The finished list will become part of the plan, although it will take several sessions to create the final strategic plan. Encouraging creativity: To get the most from a brainstorming session, create a comfortable, relaxed environment where everyone feels free to express ideas. Seating should be kept informal, with no desks. Give everybody at a meeting the chance to air their views in turn.” Thus, you’ll find that the book doesn’t deal with fine, extensive detail but essentially acts as a primer, an introduction to strategic thinking for business managers. For a mature, seasoned business manager, it would most likely be appreciated as a nice review or a checklist to see if one is doing all one could be doing. However, the best audience would probably be a new manager without a business degree or a manager at virtually any level in a large organization who does not normally deal with business strategy. Here the book’s nuts and bolts approach — with interesting graphics, flowcharts, checklists, and questions to ask oneself — will help bring them and their teams up to speed, allowing them to contribute to their organization’s strategic efforts to anticipate customer needs and stay ahead of the market. At a Kindle price of $1.99, it’s a deal! Of possible interest Strategy Pure and Simple: Essential Moves for Winning in Competition and Cooperation ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting points *by T***K on July 15, 2015* Good clarification on strategy planning. Ideas to use in corporate and personal planning. This book reiterates key points on gathering in conceptions new strategies ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Helps opening your mind! *by J***A on July 17, 2014* This booklet is very direct in communicating its message, however doing it in a very friendly way, which I consider part of "DK Essential Managers" strategy. I read it on Kindle's Android and, compared to the other paper booklets I have, the digital format doesn't let the printing one behind. I recommend it along other books one desires to read, as I consider it is complementary to the Leadership theme. ## Frequently Bought Together - Essential Managers: Strategic Thinking - DK Essential Managers: Communicate Clearly - DK Essential Managers: Manage Your Time --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/16206172-essential-managers-strategic-thinking](https://www.desertcart.be/products/16206172-essential-managers-strategic-thinking) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*