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The Art of Action

How Leaders Close the Gaps between Plans, Actions and Results
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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