The New Strategist

Shape Your Organization and Stay Ahead of Change

by Günter Müller-Stewens

The New Strategist (2020) offers a hands-on approach to strategy for business leaders. It sheds light on the daily grind of strategic work in companies, highlights the skills strategic leaders should possess, and outlines the tools that help strategists excel in their field. The book also dives into how strategists can adapt to an ever-changing world and provides key principles for successful leadership.

About the author Günter Müller-Stewens, now Professor Emeritus of Management at the University of St. Gallen's Institute of Management and Strategy, previously served as its Executive Director. He kicked off the M&A Review journal and sits on various editorial and advisory boards for international companies. Müller-Stewens also wears the hat of a consultant and trainer for diverse organizations. His written works include "Radical Business Model Transformation" and "The Management of Luxury.

Practice strategic leadership, not just theory

What's expected of today's business leaders? Financial smarts, number-crunching skills, marketing savvy, organizational prowess... The list goes on. But these general business abilities won't get you far without the one that ties them all together: strategic leadership.

In our fast-changing business world, leaders face constant major shifts. New tech and global issues like climate change have made planning and decision-making trickier. This new landscape brings fresh responsibilities for companies and those at the helm.

That's where the *new strategist* comes in. Anyone aiming to guide an organization to success needs to craft and roll out strategies that roll with the punches. In this summary, you'll get the scoop on what pro strategists do, the skills they need, and the tools they use. You'll learn about their responsibilities and the practical solutions they can put into action as they become the strategic leader every modern company needs.

You'll also discover:

* Why making money isn't the only goal for businesses anymore

* How strategy advisors differ from specialists

* What strategists and architects have in common