Toward a More Strategic View of Strategic Planning Research 1st Edition

Grab the attention of scholars, practitioners, and policy-makers with Toward a More Strategic View of Strategic Planning Research, 1st Edition — a forward-looking work by John M. Bryson, Lauren Hamilton Edwards, and David M. Van Slyke. This essential text reframes how we study and apply strategic planning, bridging rigorous research with practical implications for organizations across sectors.

Delving beyond conventional models, the authors challenge assumptions and introduce nuanced perspectives that sharpen analytical tools for public administrators, nonprofit leaders, and corporate strategists. Readers will find clear explanations of contemporary debates, conceptual frameworks that unify theory and practice, and evidence-based insights useful for decision-making in dynamic political and social environments.

Whether you’re in academia, government, or civic leadership—across North America, Europe, Asia, or beyond—this book equips you to rethink organizational direction, stakeholder engagement, and policy implementation. It’s written with clarity and authority, making complex ideas accessible to graduate students, consultants, and senior managers seeking to improve outcomes and accountability.

Practical yet scholarly, this 1st edition becomes a go-to resource for courses in strategic planning, public management, and nonprofit strategy, as well as for board members and executives who must navigate change. If you aim to ground strategy in robust research and real-world practicality, this book will transform the way you plan and lead.

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