--- product_id: 5263561 title: "The Strategist: Be the Leader Your Business Needs" price: "KD 13.80" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/5263561-the-strategist-be-the-leader-your-business-needs store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # The Strategist: Be the Leader Your Business Needs **Price:** KD 13.80 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Strategist: Be the Leader Your Business Needs - **How much does it cost?** KD 13.80 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/5263561-the-strategist-be-the-leader-your-business-needs) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Review: So much more than a book on strategy - Don't be fooled by some of the reviews that say this is nothing more than the basic MBA material or simply a book on Strategy. Cynthia Montgomery has captured the very essence of what is required to move a business to the next level and while it might be based on years of teaching and research at Harvard Business School it the message that underlies each story, tool and technique that is missed by the majority of MBA students. The book has a very easy to follow and great style. Analogies are well thought through, develop into the teaching method nicely and follow the case-in-point style of learning. In fact I found myself often relating each of the examples back to my own business and realising where the fundamentals of the business need to be worked on. But back to the book...the message is relatively simple: - Have a clear, well defined and meaningful purpose; - Create alignment within the business; - Understand the fundamentals that drive success with in alignment with the purpose; - Remember that strategy development start on day 1 and never ends...there is simply no end point where strategy is 'completed'. The wrap up of the book is simple...to be a strategist you must first be a leader...strategy never ends, it is a continuous cycle process where we have a core purpose, a driving forces, a reason for living and we consider how that reason changes the world. This makes it easy to change, adapt and move through the challenges that a competitive landscape offers. From Gucci to IKEA, both businesses had their fair share of challenges and issues...but the ever evolving art of strategy lead them through to be the businesses they are today. Often thanks to the leadership but always thanks to the purpose! So yes...this appears to be MBA 101 but think about it...how many MBA graduates do you know that would not land a job in your business, be able to lead and develop a business to great heights or simply are text book managers but not strategic leaders. The Strategist is aimed squarely at anyone that thinks they know all about strategy because they have an MBA...after all many great strategist do not have an MBA yet we teach their thinking and refer to their success in many MBA classes. This is a great book and yes...I have an MBA and still found myself in awe of the author, the approach and the learnings I took out of this book. A must read for every business person and one that I am sharing with my Leadership Team! Review: insightful business strategy examples - A quick read that helped me distill parts of the strategist role into a clearer picture. The examples provided were helpful in putting business purpose definition into practice and the focus on viewing strategy as an on going process is useful. I would recommend this book to students heading into any business strategy or entrepreneurship course as well as anyone considering the importance of strategy on a day to day basis for their business. On the other hand, I would not recommend this book for someone trying to dive deep into strategy creation or strategic alignment because the book lacks depth in these two areas. Not a criticism, as you can't boil the ocean in one book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #810,856 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #266 in Consulting #2,587 in Leadership & Motivation #4,413 in Business Management (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 487 Reviews | ## Images ![The Strategist: Be the Leader Your Business Needs - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619jqEosGqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So much more than a book on strategy *by T***M on July 7, 2013* Don't be fooled by some of the reviews that say this is nothing more than the basic MBA material or simply a book on Strategy. Cynthia Montgomery has captured the very essence of what is required to move a business to the next level and while it might be based on years of teaching and research at Harvard Business School it the message that underlies each story, tool and technique that is missed by the majority of MBA students. The book has a very easy to follow and great style. Analogies are well thought through, develop into the teaching method nicely and follow the case-in-point style of learning. In fact I found myself often relating each of the examples back to my own business and realising where the fundamentals of the business need to be worked on. But back to the book...the message is relatively simple: - Have a clear, well defined and meaningful purpose; - Create alignment within the business; - Understand the fundamentals that drive success with in alignment with the purpose; - Remember that strategy development start on day 1 and never ends...there is simply no end point where strategy is 'completed'. The wrap up of the book is simple...to be a strategist you must first be a leader...strategy never ends, it is a continuous cycle process where we have a core purpose, a driving forces, a reason for living and we consider how that reason changes the world. This makes it easy to change, adapt and move through the challenges that a competitive landscape offers. From Gucci to IKEA, both businesses had their fair share of challenges and issues...but the ever evolving art of strategy lead them through to be the businesses they are today. Often thanks to the leadership but always thanks to the purpose! So yes...this appears to be MBA 101 but think about it...how many MBA graduates do you know that would not land a job in your business, be able to lead and develop a business to great heights or simply are text book managers but not strategic leaders. The Strategist is aimed squarely at anyone that thinks they know all about strategy because they have an MBA...after all many great strategist do not have an MBA yet we teach their thinking and refer to their success in many MBA classes. This is a great book and yes...I have an MBA and still found myself in awe of the author, the approach and the learnings I took out of this book. A must read for every business person and one that I am sharing with my Leadership Team! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ insightful business strategy examples *by B***T on May 26, 2013* A quick read that helped me distill parts of the strategist role into a clearer picture. The examples provided were helpful in putting business purpose definition into practice and the focus on viewing strategy as an on going process is useful. I would recommend this book to students heading into any business strategy or entrepreneurship course as well as anyone considering the importance of strategy on a day to day basis for their business. On the other hand, I would not recommend this book for someone trying to dive deep into strategy creation or strategic alignment because the book lacks depth in these two areas. Not a criticism, as you can't boil the ocean in one book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Fantastic Read *by C***E on July 26, 2024* Loved the book from page one. The book is a fantastic tool to i prove your small, medium or large firm. A Strategy can be written in five minutes but be revise for hundreds of years. A Strategy is a living thing that evolves with the society and the challenges of the business. The Stanford professor gives us a fantastic guide on how to change our companies with an ever evolving strategy. The book is full of great examples and business cases showing how a strategy can make you get employees onboard on the road to a successful company. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/5263561-the-strategist-be-the-leader-your-business-needs](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/5263561-the-strategist-be-the-leader-your-business-needs) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*