Buy books, tools, case studies, and articles on leadership, strategy. Thats a good definition, and the first part of the book covers the basics of simple rules. Kathleen eisenhardt stanford technology ventures program simple rules for a. They all use simple rules to help them navigate complex challenges, according to a new book by stanford professor kathleen eisenhardt. And, several years ago, i read kathleen eisenhardts book competing on the edge, which i. Eisenhardt is a professor of strategy and organization at stanford university in california.
In simple rules, sull and eisenhardt masterfully challenge how we think about complexity and offer a new. Simple rules, in contrast, represent the beating heart of strategy. When applied to a critical bottleneck, carefully crafted, and used in a mindful manner, simple rules can guide the activities. This article is the third in a series on corporate strategy in the new economy that eisenhardt has published in hbr. How to thrive in a complex world is a 2015 business strategy book. Simple rules are shortcut strategies that save time and effort by focusing our. Confer flexibility to pursue new opportunities while maintaining consistency. In this articlethe third in an hbr series by kathleen eisenhardt and donald sull on strategy in the new economythe authors ask, what are the sources of competitive advantage in highvelocity markets.
Kathleen eisenhardt management science and engineering. Kathleen eisenhardt stanford school of engineering. We all deal with complexity now, and this book will show you how you can do more with less. We reported our findings in hbr strategy as simple rules, january 2001. In strategy as simple rules, advantage comes from successfully seizing fleeting opportunities. In this articlethe third in an hbr series by kathleen eisenhardt and donald. Mauboussin, head of global financial strategies, credit suisse. Simple rules are shortcut strategies that save time and effort by focusing our attention and simplifying the way we process information. How to thrive in a complex world by donald sull and kathleen eisenhardt. The rules arent universal theyre tailored to the particular situation and the person using them. Simple rules are shortcut strategies or rules of thumb that save time and effort by focusing. Eisenhardt, a professor at the stanford university school of.
Simple rules donald sull kathleen eisenhardt executive book. Many burglars follow just one rule that significantly lowers their risk of getting caught they pass on houses where there are cars in the driveway, says the book, which eisenhardt coauthored with donald sull, a senior lecturer at the mit sloan school of business. In strategy as simple rules, by contrast, advantage comes from successfully seizing fleeting opportunities. Donald sull is a global expert on strategy and execution in turbulent markets. Blue sky leadership consulting works with organizations to leverage strategic thinking and execution planning and we encompass many of the principles in. Stanford professor kathleen eisenhardt, coauthor of simple rules. Sull and eisenhardt suggest that a limited set of simple rules must be applied to. Simplification in todays organizations is the strategy that has the.
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