Summary:
The book explores the challenges leaders face in executing strategy and offers a framework for overcoming the disconnect between strategic plans and real-world outcomes. It draws on historical military strategies, particularly the Prussian military theorist Carl von Clausewitz, to provide insights into effective leadership and decision-making in complex and uncertain environments.
Key points:
1. Fog of War: Bungay compares business uncertainty to the "fog of war," suggesting leaders must adapt to unpredictability.
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