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Peripheral Vision Day, George S. and Schoemaker, Paul J.H. Peripheral Vision: Detecting the Weak Signals That Will Make or Break Your Company, Harvard Business School Press, May 2006. Abstract-From emerging technologies to changes in consumer tastes, tremendous opportunities and threats often begin as weak signals from the periphery. How good is your organization at sensing, interpreting, and acting on these signals? More... " Peripheral Vision focuses on the biggest danger facing any business, the threat of a breakdown of its business model. Deconstructing and evolving a business model into something new can be a path to industry leadership. Failing to see the 'telltales' on time can lead you to the abyss. This book guides CEOs to a pragmatic set of best practices - a must read!" |
Abstract-What manager is not anxious about the future? We live in a white-knuckled age of rapid technological change and global instability. But uncertainty is not the enemy More... " Paul Schoemaker describes a strategic process that will better prepare organizations for the future. This book is an invaluable guide for managers in both the public and private sectors." |
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Winning Decisions Russo, J. Edward and Schoemaker, Paul J. H., Winning Decisions: Getting It Right the First Time, Doubleday, Nov. 2001. Abstract-Business revolves around making decisions, often risky decisions, usually with incomplete information and too often in less time than we need. Executives at every level, in every industry, are confronted with information overload, less leeway for mistakes, and a business environment that changes rapidly. More... " In Winning Decisions, Jay Russo and Paul Schoemaker shed much-needed light on one of the most complex processes we go through every day. Exhaustively researched yet written with clarity and verve, it offers tools, skills, lessons, and insights that you will not find in any other publication. This is a book that will benefit manager and executive, whatever their field." |
Wharton on Managing Emerging Technologies Abstract-Emerging technologies such as the Internet and biotechnology have the potential to create new industries and transform existing ones. Incumbent firms, despite their superior resources, often lose out to smaller rivals in developing emerging technologies. Why do these incumbents have so much difficulty with disruptive technologies? How can they anticipate and overcome their handicaps? More... " Assessing new technologies and anticipating their future impact on the process of drug discovery is a critical element of success in the pharmaceutical industry. In today's era of dislocating, fast-moving progress, this book is an invaluable guide, filled with meaningful insights from experienced authors known for their excellent track record. A must read." |
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Decision Traps Russo, J. Edward., and Schoemaker, Paul J. H., Decision Traps, Hardcover, Doubleday Publishing Co., 1989, 280 pp. (Paperback, Simon and Schuster, 1990; published in British Commonwealth by Piatkus Books under the title: Confident Decision Making; Chinese, Spanish, Portugese, French and Dutch translations have appeared as well). Abstract-Executives rate decision-making ability as the most important business skill, but few people have the training they need to make good decisions consistently. Becoming a good decision-maker is like training to be a top athlete More... " Schoemaker and Russo's ideas are highly praised by Shell managers for their practical value and applicability." |
20/20 Foresight Abstract-Based on a review of the common strategy challenges faced by over one hundred leading companies, Courtney reveals how executives can develop "20/20 foresight" – a view of the future that separates what can be known from what can't. More... “Hugh Courtney has given me a set of practical tools and advice to drive our business forward. 20/20 Foresight is a must-read for all executives in decision-making roles.” |
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Decision Sciences Kleindorfer, Paul, Kunreuther, Howard, and Schoemaker, Paul J. H., Decision Sciences: An Integrative Perspective, Cambridge University Press, 1993, 470pp. Abstract-This long-awaited textbook provides a unified perspective of a rich and varied field. Using a set of illustrative examples, Decision Sciences synthesizes current research More... " A wide-ranging, up-to-date and realistic analysis of the decision making process, from both descriptive and prescriptive points of view. Especially refreshing and valuable is the authors' inclusion of problem formulation and generation of alternatives for choice as crucial elements in decision making, and their emphasis on how limits on information and ability to compute consequences shape the whole choice process." |
Wharton on Dynamic Competitive Strategy Abstract-The competitive challenges facing you are more complex and fast-moving than ever. This environment demands dynamic competitive strategies—strategies that More... “ A valuable contribution, this insightful book makes it clear that strategy is not a one-time search for a sustainable competitive advantage, but a continuous monitoring of the environment, consumers, and competitors with the object of making the right moves in a dynamically changing competitive landscape.” |
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