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"A fun book to read! It is informative and personal. There are so many insights covered to agree with. Concepts are distilled into pragmatic tools that make them easily applicable. The passion with which the book is written gives life to its theory and concepts. This embodies one of its ideas, that strategy is about passion which powers people to do great things." ("Pär Åström, President, Gardena Division and EVP, Husqvarna Group")
"I enjoyed this book from beginning to end. It's a collection of valuable insights. It focusses on how to streamline board documents, so they are not only better but have significantly more impact in helping to steer businesses properly. Ultimately, the board is held accountable, and businesses are run by the board through the board meetings. Board meetings are a function of board documents, and we have all lived with poor board documentation and often equally poor meetings. I believe that Rupert and Jon's understanding and ideas to improve strategy and run businesses, in which board documentation is key, are invaluable. This book is infused with hard-won wisdom. I would recommend this read for anyone remotely interested in organizations, business or strategy at any level." ("Ian Kantor, Co-Founder, Investec")
"An excellent book for anyone implementing or guiding strategic value creation. Rather than focussing on a specific aspect, it captures the full process from its thought-provoking introduction, methodical approach and tools for effective implementation. This isn't just a one-time read; it's a reference to revisit." ("Martin Squier, Partner, Horizon Capital LLP")
"A timely reminder of some of what I had previously learned and a provoking challenge to my current thinking and behaviour, in an environment that only seems to become more challenging. Immensely approachable,
Strategic Value Creation caused me to reflect, consider and then go back for more." ("Jonathan Lawson, CEO, Liberation Group")
"A book that distils, clarifies and synthesises the leading theories on strategy in a way that is invaluable to our business. I must have read 40 books on strategy.
Strategic Value Creation is a masterful synthesis of what, until now, appeared to be competing ideas. An indispensable guide and reference book for every entrepreneur working on an audacious goal." ("James Cartwright, Co-Founder, Grocery Post")
"For those feeling the strain of turning strategy into reality, this is a very good guide.
Strategic Value Creation empowers you to craft a concrete, actionable plan using core principles of competitive strategy. It's a practical guide that managers from any industry can make a companion in their day-to-day decision-making." ("Pinar Ozcan, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford")
"Laying out a clear, compelling and insightful framework for thinking about strategy and value creation,
Strategic Value Creation is founded on a rich vein of research, whilst being packed with practical tools and approaches grounded in real-world application. It draws on Rupert and Jon's decades of experience to provide CEOs and boards with a route-map for strategy design and execution, with a particular emphasis on driving value creation in a private equity context." ("Paul Reading, Chief Strategy Officer, Mayfair Equity Partners")
"Every business strategy book I have read has been based on a formula of starting with a long-winded theory and methodology and then repeating that theory and methodology in each chapter of the book.
Strategic Value Creation provides an incisive and tremendously useful synthesis of multiple theories, illustrated with real human experiences, and then grounds them in applicable actions that can be taken by any business leader the very same day. It's a daily handbook to leading a business." ("John Brown, Founder and CEO, Don’t Cry Wolf")
"A must-read for everyone involved in strategy development and value creation. Rupert and Jon build on the existing know-how and skilfully enhance the body of knowledge. The book is a future classic full of wisdom, insights and actionable frameworks from authors who have not only done the research but created value for share- and stakeholders in the real world. In particular, boards will see value in a well-structured strategy/value creation process, clearly established metrics, systematic tracking and the synthesis thereof in dashboards that provide the insights they need for their decision-making processes." ("Sabine Dembkowski, Managing Partner, Better Boards")
"A must-read for anyone embarking on a private equity journey - whether as a manager, investor, chief of staff or NED. By bridging the theory with the practical, this book will help guide you through the challenges, avoid the pitfalls and make the most of the opportunities. It provides academic frameworks and real-life case studies to bring it all to life. Jon and Rupert have proven themselves perfectly placed to help readers navigate the minefield of high-growth situations." ("James Hurrell, Partner, Bridges Fund Management")
