Strategists And Strategy: Dynamics of Making Strategy

The book 'Strategists and Strategy' was outcome from observations of functioning and conceptualisation of strategy at the level of junior and senior management, at unit and organisational level. What prompted the author in highlighting the issues as discussed in the book, were reluctance and the hesitancy of the management in strategising and the human aspects which has always played a very predominant part which is usually overlooked? The areas which make the strategy practical and successful are, strategists progressive thinking, deliberations in arriving at the deduction of options and courses of action, evaluation and relevance of the essential components of vision and strategy, the sensitivity factors in dealing and handling of resources, approach of positivity and optimism which always give impetus to the drive and determination, structured thinking and process evaluation to make the execution of strategy effective, meeting the challenges and lastly the strategist's attitude which derives involvement and commitment.

Human participation in the strategy will always be an important factor, both in case of conceptualisation and execution of strategy. Strategist is not a standalone entity and he/she is not there just to visualise, to be a strategist the character and personality must encompasses certain facets and important ones are, competency and professionalism, defining the vision and to make it a reality, giving meaning to the mission, responsibility of strategising and being accountable, conscientiousness and ability to deliberate and evaluate, adapting with the environment, taking people along the defined path, planning the strategic operations and execution in meeting the objectives of the vision.

The book covers the aspect of ground realities in strategising and way forward to strategic thinking. The book has both academic and interest values, which is based on practical experience.