{"product_id":"the-preemptive-thinking-edge-9781970514803","title":"The Preemptive Thinking Edge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Future Belongs to Those Who See It First\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost people solve problems after they occur. Exceptional thinkers identify and address them before they emerge, and that ability to think and act preemptively will determine whether you’re the strategic planner or the one being planned for. Preemptive thinking helps executives, team leaders, and anyone else navigating high-stakes change to see problems and opportunities long before they surface and then use that clear vision of the future to shape what comes next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Preemptive Thinking Edge,\u003c\/em\u003e Jim Caprara draws on decades of executive leadership across organizations including iconic retailer Sears, telecommunications giant Nextel, and home builder NVR to show you how to use preemptive thinking to anticipate obstacles, eliminate unnecessary risk, and create the ideal conditions for success in business and in life. At McGraw-Hill publishing, for example, Caprara helped engineers and marketers anticipate the unique challenges they would face in selling a learning platform originally intended for academics to a business-focused audience.  The result was a brand new market and new revenue streams for the company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlending practical wisdom with compelling real-world examples, the book introduces the powerful five-stage Preemptive Thinking Framework and exercises that help you put it into practice. Whether you're leading an organization, managing a team, or planning your own future, you'll learn to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefine challenges to create a compelling vision of the future.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse-engineer solutions by working backward from your vision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo beyond reactive—and even proactive—thinking to challenge the status quo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify hidden opportunities, unseen risks, and valuable peripheral benefits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake smarter decisions with confidence and discipline to achieve measurable results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than a business strategy book, \u003cem\u003eThe Preemptive Thinking Edge\u003c\/em\u003e is a practical blueprint for anyone who wants to think differently, lead more effectively, and stay ahead of change. This is a must-read for leaders seeking more predictable ways to create value, improve execution, and gain a lasting competitive advantage. And don't be surprised when you realize you can use the same principles to transform your personal life too.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jim Caprara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49219811115259,"sku":"9781970514803","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/the-preemptive-thinking-edge-9781970514803","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}