The Thin Book of SOAR: Building Strengths-Based Strategy [NOOK Book]

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Overview

"Very creative and enlightening. I strongly urge everyone to buy the book if you are looking for a new and unique way to conduct strategic planning."

Strategy is everybody’s job - SOAR is the acronym of a new strategic planning process that is based on discovering and multiplying what the organization does well.  SOAR takes the Appreciative Inquiry philosophy and applies it to provide a strategic thinking and dialogue process.
The authors have been instrumental in developing this process and will share the concept and case studies to give you the confidence to try SOAR.
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Overview

"Very creative and enlightening. I strongly urge everyone to buy the book if you are looking for a new and unique way to conduct strategic planning."

Strategy is everybody’s job - SOAR is the acronym of a new strategic planning process that is based on discovering and multiplying what the organization does well.  SOAR takes the Appreciative Inquiry philosophy and applies it to provide a strategic thinking and dialogue process.
The authors have been instrumental in developing this process and will share the concept and case studies to give you the confidence to try SOAR.

Editorial Reviews

Dewitt Jones
"I have spent my life seeking and providing positive perspectives so others can focus their vision and see the extraordinary. In the area of strategic planning, SOAR provides an approach that will help people in your organization gain the focus and the courage to pursue what's right. It will help them discover the courage to soar!"

Dewitt Jones, National Geographic Photographer and keynote speaker
Dr. Marge Schiller
"This is one of the best strategy books I've read. The SOAR framework and its approach build strength on strength in a practical proactive way. Strengths-based strategy puts right brain and left brain together with a whole brain-whole systems approach for planning in business, government, education, and non-governmental organizations."

Dr. Marge Schiller, President, Positive Change Core, Boston, Massachusetts
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Kim Cameron
"This book introduces a straightforward way to identify and unlock the positive energy in organizations by involving multiple stakeholders. You will find the book to be practical and easy to implement to build a strategic foundation in your organization. I recommend that you capitalize on the practical experience and wisdom contained in this book."

Kim Cameron, Professor, Ross School of Business and School of Education, University of Michigan
Pat Pinkston
"The SOAR concept offers a proven approach for inspired action! It avoids the trap of analysis paralysis, and fosters responsive and nimble decision making. It also provides a framework for timely course corrections, enabled by alignment and teamwork, through continuous collaboration and communication...shaped by relevant world experiences."

Pat Pinkston, Vice-President Agriculture and Turf Global Platform Services, John Deere
Tim Lukenda
"Masterful in its simplicity, this book captures the essence of strengths-based planning in a way that any business could readily adopt. Stavros and Hinrichs have delivered a whole system approach to strategic planning that harnesses the positive energy embedded in every organization. SOAR provides a flexible framework for strategic planning that has universal application to any business dilemma."

Tim Lukenda, President and CEO, Extendicare Health Services, Inc.

Product Details

  • BN ID: 2940012078544
  • Publisher: Thin Book Publishing
  • Publication date: 2/5/2011
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Sales rank: 224,418
  • File size: 2 MB

Meet the Author

Jacqueline M. Stavros, EDM (, www.soar-strategy.com) possesses 20 years of strategic planning, marketing, international, and organization development and change experience. Jackie is an Associate Professor for the College of Management, Lawrence Technological University where she teaches and integrates strengths-based practices like Appreciative Inquiry and Sustainable Development concepts in: Leading Organizational Change, Strategic Management, Organization Development, and Leadership. She earned a Doctorate in Management at Case Western Reserve University. She earned a MBA from Michigan State University and a BA from Wayne State University She has worked and traveled to over a dozen countries in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Gina Hinrichs, Ph.D () is founder and president of Hinrichs Consulting, L.L.C (www.hinrichsconsulting.com) which provides business management consulting for continuous and sustainable improvement. During the last twenty-five years, Gina has worked in engineering, operations, marketing, and project management. She has led many workshops and projects to achieve shifts in performance and process improvement.

Gina consults with a range of organizations from education and social profit organizations to companies with $20 billion in sales. Her career and client experience combine to provide a rich understanding of organizations and processes to facilitate change. Educationally, Gina has a BA in History, a BS in engineering, an MBA from Northwestern, and MOB (Master’s in Organizational Behavior), and a PhD in Organizational Development. Gina is an adjunct professor of management for Capella University. Lawrence Tech University, and Benedictine University and a past editor of OD Journal. She teaches management courses combining strategy and organizational development theory, critical thinking, and practical experience to prepare emerging business leaders.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 18, 2009

    SOAR will replace SWOT

    Masterful in its simplicity, this book captures the essence of strengths-based planning in a way that any business could readily adopt. Stavros and Hinrichs have delivered a whole system approach to strategic planning that harnesses the positive energy embedded in every organization. SOAR provides a flexible framework for strategic planning that has universal application to any business dilemma.

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