SOAR: Building Strengths-Based Strategy
A New Book By Jacqueline M. Stavros & Gina Hinrichs
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. It stands for Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, and Results. SOAR takes the Appreciative Inquiry philosophy and applies it to provide a strategic thinking and dialogue process.What Others Are Saying About
The Thin Book of SOAR:
"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.
"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
"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
"This is an excellent framework for engaging your organization-moving strategy from ideas to execution. Jackie and Gina have given us an inspirational, yet practical frameworks for helping leaders engage people in creating actionable strategies. A short read, but a depth of understanding that can only come from those who have been on the front lines. A must read for those interested in creating strategies and strategic plans that live beyond the annual planning meeting."
Mona A. Amodeo, Ph.D., Founder & President, idgroup, Pensacola, Florida
About the Authors:
Jacqueline M. Stavros, EDM (
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) has 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.
Gina Hinrichs, Ph.D (
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) is founder and president of Hinrichs Consulting, L.L.C which provides business management consulting for continuous and sustainable improvement. She also is an adjunct professor of management for Capella University, Lawrence Technological University, and Benedictine University. 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.
TITLE:
SOAR: Building Strengths-Based Strategy
PUBLISHER:
Thin Book Publishing, www.thinbook.com
ISBN:
978-0982206805
FORMAT:
Paperback 48 Pages, also available on Kindle
CONTACT:
888.316.9544 •
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AVAILIBILITY:
www.thinbook.com or Amazon.com
PRICE:
$12.95 • Quantity discounts available