Diagnostics for Strategic Decision-Making - The Rapid Due Diligence Model

This book helps readers develop a comprehensive understanding of diagnostics for strategic decision-making, with a focus on a method called rapid due diligence. This method presents a compelling solution to the need for effective diagnostics, drawing on academic rigor, critical thinking, systems dynamics, and advanced practicum to enable sound strategic decision-making.

List of contents

1. Introduction


2. Definition of Rapid Due Diligence


3. Stage One - Scope of the Inquiry


4. Stage Two - Preparatory Investigation


5. Stage Three - On-Site Discovery


6. Stage Four - Analysis and Observation Development


7. Stage Five - Synthesis and Formulation of Recommendations


8. Stage Six - Delivery of Process Results


9. Impact of Rapid Due Diligence


10. Case Studies


11. For Further Consideration

About the author

Joyce A. Thompsen is the founder and principal of Thompsen Consulting, USA, where she has worked with a host of high profile clients, including Samsung and MassMutual.

Summary

This book helps readers develop a comprehensive understanding of diagnostics for strategic decision-making, with a focus on a method called rapid due diligence. This method presents a compelling solution to the need for effective diagnostics, drawing on academic rigor, critical thinking, systems dynamics, and advanced practicum to enable sound strategic decision-making.

Additional text

Joyce Thompsen’s Rapid Due Diligence process works! I experienced the benefits of this practical approach first-hand during the implementation of a large scale strategic initiative. Get ready to deliver meaningful progress in a short period of time, building credibility and momentum quickly. The structured yet flexible framework and tools also provide the benefit of constant consideration to cultural needs, norms and brand alignment! This book will stimulate powerful, high-level thinking for students and leaders regardless of their field.
Julianne McAndrew, 2nd Vice President, Training & Development, Travelers, USA

Product details

• Authors: Joyce Thompsen, Joyce (Achieveglobal Thompsen, Joyce A Thompsen, Joyce A. Thompsen, Joyce A. (Achieveglobal Thompsen
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.10.2016
• EAN: 9781138202221
• ISBN: 978-1-138-20222-1
• No. of pages: 266
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Social sciences, law, business > Business > Miscellaneous; Business & Economics / General, Economics, Business and Management, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Decision-Making & Problem Solving, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Strategic Planning, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Forecasting, Knowledge Management, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management Science, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Knowledge Capital, business strategy, Management decision making, Management and management techniques, economic forecasting, Research methods: general, Research methods / methodology