The Strategic Managers Playbook: A Practical Guide to Problem-Solving, Digital Transformation, and Leading Change

Stop guessing. Start thinking like a strategist.Every manager faces the same challenges: a complex problem with no obvious starting point, a board presentation that has to land, a change programme losing momentum, a roadmap with too many priorities and not enough budget. The difference between managers who flounder and those who lead isn't intelligence. It's having the right thinking tools, and knowing when to use them.The Strategic Manager's Playbook puts the most powerful frameworks in business, from MECE and the Pyramid Principle to Porter's Five Forces, OKRs, and Kotter's 8 Steps of change, into one practical, accessible guide. But this isn't a dry encyclopaedia of theory. James shows you how to choose the right framework for the problem in front of you, adapt it to your context, and turn analysis into decisions that stick.Inside, you'll learn how to: - Break down messy problems into clear, solvable parts- Communicate with executives using structures that command attention- Analyse markets, competitors, and your own value chain with confidence- Win over stakeholders and lead change that actually lands- Set goals and KPIs that drive performance instead of paperwork Whether you're a new team leader or a seasoned executive, this is the reference you'll reach for before every big decision.Think clearly. Communicate sharply. Lead strategically.