Why people recommend it
Good Strategy, Bad Strategy: The Difference and Why It Matters by Richard P. Rumelt is a practical guide that cuts through corporate jargon to define what effective leadership and strategic planning actually entail. On the How I Write podcast, Packy McCormick recommended the book, noting that it is exceptionally well-written and superior to many other titles in the business genre because it makes learning about strategy genuinely engaging. The author argues that true strategy requires identifying the single most critical challenge an organization faces and focusing coherent energy and resources to overcome it, while condemning superficial goal-setting as mere fluff. Professionals, entrepreneurs, and managers frequently turn to this book to sharpen their analytical thinking and learn how to distinguish between genuine problem-solving and empty corporate platitudes. By grounding abstract management concepts in concrete historical and modern business examples, the text serves as an enduring manual for achieving competitive advantage in complex environments.
Who recommended it
- Packy McCormick Recommended
Packy McCormick — 1 mention
“I like Richard Rumelt's Good Strategy, Bad Strategy I think is a little bit better written.”