The Crux – How Leaders Become Strategists by Richard P. Rumlet - Books Summary
The Crux – How Leaders Become Strategists by Richard P. Rumlet “ The Crux: How Leaders Become Strategists by Richard P . Rumelt ” is a book that explores the strategies and tactics that successful leaders use to achieve their goals. It argues that the most successful leaders are not just reactive, but proactive and strategic in their thinking. The book is based on Rumelt's decades of experience as a consultant and researcher in the field of strategy and draws on a wide range of examples from different industries and organizations. The author starts by defining strategy as a "coherent and integrated set of actions designed to achieve important goals." He argues that strategy is not simply about planning, but about identifying and focusing on the key drivers of success. In other words, it is about making choices that align the organization's resources and actions with its goals. The book provides a framework for thinking about strategy that consists of three p...