{"product_id":"outthink-the-competition-hardcover","title":"Outthink the Competition - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKaihan Krippendorff\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eFast Company\u003c\/i\u003e blogger and former McKinsey consultant profiles the next generation business strategists: the \"Outthinkers\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Outthinkers\" are entrepreneurs and corporate leaders with a new playbook. They see opportunities others ignore, challenge dogma others accept as truth, rally resources others cannot influence, and unleash new strategies that disrupt their markets. \u003ci\u003eOutthink the Competition\u003c\/i\u003e proves that business competition is undergoing a fundamental paradigm shift and that during such revolutions, outthinkers beat traditionalists.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOutthink the Competition\u003c\/i\u003e presents stories of breakthrough companies like Apple, Google, Vistaprint, and Rosetta Stone whose stunning performances defy traditional explanation and will inspire readers to outthink the competition. Core concepts in the book include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the Eight Dimensions of Disruption\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn to play by the Outthinker Playbook\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop the Five Habits of the Outthinker\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImplement the Outthinker Process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt's time to buck tradition in order to stay ahead. Outthink the competition and uncover opportunities hiding in plain sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eForge unexpected pathways to win strategic advantage\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn business, you can face disruption in one of two ways. Like most people--and most companies--you can fall back on tried-and-true rules. They've always worked in the past, and you hope they'll work for you again. Or, you can recognize that the game has changed, and look beyond your current playbook to create an entirely new strategic reality.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you pick the second option, then you are ready to \u003ci\u003eOutthink the Competition\u003c\/i\u003e. Written by business strategist and popular Fast Company blogger Kaihan Krippendorff, this groundbreaking guide identifies and appeals to a new generation of \"outthinker\" entrepreneurs and business leaders. These innovators succeed in today's breakneck business environment by spotting overlooked opportunities, leveraging underutilized resources, and seizing asymmetric advantages.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutthinkers beat their rivals not by being bigger or stronger, but by producing breakthroughs. \u003ci\u003eOutthink the Competition\u003c\/i\u003e gives you and your team a proven system to harness this strategic creativity, and presents stories of outthinker companies that are successfully reshaping their industries, including Apple, Google, Rosetta Stone, Tesla Motors, and many more. You'll discover how you can: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstand the nature and potential of today's business revolution\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eForce your competition into two-front battles that give you the high ground\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelop the Five Habits of the Outthinker\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstruct a true Outthinker culture\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eApply the Outthinker Process for game-changing ideas\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncorporate systems thinking and cognitive science principles into your approach\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd more!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you want to win a strategic contest, don't let your opponents set the terms. Instead, \u003ci\u003eOutthink the Competition\u003c\/i\u003e and make the unexpected choices that will leave the competition disoriented and you moving ahead to master the next challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFORGE UNEXPECTED PATHWAYS TO WIN STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn business, you can face disruption in one of two ways. Like most people--and most companies--you can fall back on tried-and-true rules. They've always worked in the past, and you hope they'll work for you again. Or, you can recognize that the game has changed, and look beyond your current playbook to create an entirely new strategic reality. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you pick the second option, then you are ready to \u003ci\u003eOutthink the Competition\u003c\/i\u003e. Written by business strategist and popular Fast Company blogger Kaihan Krippendorff, this groundbreaking guide identifies and appeals to a new generation of \"outthinker\" entrepreneurs and business leaders. These innovators succeed in today's breakneck business environment by spotting overlooked opportunities, leveraging underutilized resources, and seizing asymmetric advantages. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOutthinkers beat their rivals not by being bigger or stronger, but by producing breakthroughs. \u003ci\u003eOutthink the Competition\u003c\/i\u003e gives you and your team a proven system to harness this strategic creativity, and presents stories of outthinker companies that are successfully reshaping their industries, including Apple, Google, Rosetta Stone, Tesla Motors, and many more. You'll discover how you can: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the nature and potential of today's business revolution\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eForce your competition into two-front battles that give you the high ground\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop the Five Habits of the Outthinker\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConstruct a true Outthinker culture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApply the Outthinker Process for game-changing ideas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncorporate systems thinking and cognitive science principles into your approach\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd more!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you want to win a strategic contest, don't let your opponents set the terms. Instead, \u003ci\u003eOutthink the Competition\u003c\/i\u003e and make the unexpected choices that will leave the competition disoriented and you moving ahead to master the next challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKAIHAN KRIPPENDORFF\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is is a business strategist, author, and investor. A former consultant with McKinsey \u0026amp; Co., Kaihan works globally with ambitious large and medium-sized corporations, including Microsoft, L'Oreal, and Johnson \u0026amp; Johnson, teaching executives and entrepreneurs how to unleash their strategic creativity to raise their organization's performance. Kaihan also blogs for FastCompany.com, is an active public speaker, and is regularly featured in key business media outlets. His previous books include \u003ci\u003eThe Art of the Advantage, Hide a Dagger Behind a Smile, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Way of Innovation\u003c\/i\u003e. Learn more at www.kaihan.net.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.01 x 9.2 x 6.26 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 30, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53196375982443,"sku":"9781118105085","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8401\/2907\/files\/34b801158a80bba87cfdcfa3f50e4c0c.webp?v=1778268025","url":"https:\/\/fraulick.com\/products\/outthink-the-competition-hardcover","provider":"frauLick.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}