Successful companies shape their high-level strategies by relying not on complicated frameworks but on simple rules of thumb. Managers in these organizations translate corporate objectives into a few straightforward guidelines that help employees make on-the-spot decisions and adapt to constantly shifting environments, while keeping the big picture in mind.
Shape Strategy With Simple Rules, Not Complex Frameworks
Straightforward guidelines help employees make decisions on the fly.
September 27, 2012
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