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Alexander the Great's Art of Strategy: The Timeless Leadership Lessons of History's Greatest Empire Builder Hardcover – Jan. 1 2003

by Partha Bose (Author)
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The chief marketing officer of an international consulting firm reveals how the strategy secrets of Alexander the Great can help you gain the competitive edge in today's tough business world.

He was the last military leader to successfully conquer Afghanistan-nearly 2,500 years ago. He built cities and cultures that still exist today. Perhaps the greatest military strategist, tactician, and ruler in history, Alexander the Great has been an enduring influence on world business and military leaders for thousands of years. Ted Turner keeps a bust of him in his office. General Norman Schwarzkopf credits his brilliant tactical strategies as the inspiration for his troops' approach to Desert Storm, including the "Hail Mary" flanking move that inflicted the final defeat on Saddam Hussein's Iraqi army.

His innovative strategies and winning philosophies (Aristotle was his mentor) are as relevant today as they were in 330 B.C., and Partha Bose presents an intelligent, well-researched examination of Alexander's life, draws out the lessons, and shows how they've been applied in today's business environment to:

o Build a successful organization
o Establish visionary leadership
o Create a winning philosophy
o Motivate others
o Overcome seemingly impossible odds
o Become an expert in the element of surprise
o Prepare for the unexpected
o Leverage your strengths to gain the advantage
o Know when to advance-and when to retreat
o Leave a legacy of lasting value

Full of in-depth, contemporary case studies that include Harvard Business School, Dell, GE, Wal-Mart, and The Washington Post, Alexander the Great's Art of Strategy combines thoughtful history with practical lessons for contemporary business success in a book destined to become a classic in its field.
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    288 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Gotham
  4. Publication date
    Jan. 1 2003
  5. Dimensions
    15.9 x 2.92 x 23.67 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    159240006X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1592400065
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Indian-born strategy adviser Bose sees Alexander the Great as a paragon of strategy and leadership for contemporary businesspersons. And apparently, he's not alone: Baz Luhrman, Norman Schwarzkopf, Oliver Stone and Ted Turner all agree the ruler was onto something. Bose here takes readers through the major events of Alexander's life, inserting observations and lessons relevant to business. The history sections-covering Alexander's birth and early education under Aristotle's tutelage to his death and the dissolution of his vast empire-are engaging, though far from comprehensive. While Bose doesn't purport to be a historian, he is a partner and chief marketing officer of an international management consultancy. Despite that, he does a poor job of pulling lessons from the empire builder's biography. For example, "The Art of Deceptive Strategy" describes how Alexander conquered a supposedly invincible band of Indian warriors in 328 B.C. by creating a phantom threat. Bose then describes how, in the 1980s, Ralston Purina created a phantom threat in the pet food industry. The parallel is obvious, but defeating an enemy is hardly the same as creating a market. Moreover, in his enthusiasm, Bose seems at times to be recommending Alexander's most brutal tactics as business strategies. The results can be unintentionally humorous. In a chapter on leadership styles, the historical tidbit "when [Alexander's] closest friend, Hephaistion, died of a fever in Ecbatana, Alexander had the physician treating him crucified" is followed immediately by "Alexander's trusting leadership style evoked fierce loyalty from those around him." Illus.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Partha Bose is partner and chief marketing officer of the Monitor Group, an international strategy advisory firm with offices in twenty-six countries worldwide. He has been a partner at McKinsey & Company and editor-in-chief of The McKinsey Quarterly.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gotham (Jan. 1 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 159240006X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1592400065
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 544 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.9 x 2.92 x 23.67 cm
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Marie-Hélène
5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks!
Reviewed in Canada on May 5, 2021
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DKS
5.0 out of 5 stars Alexander -- we could use him in the Middle East today
Reviewed in Canada on May 23, 2003
Alexander the Great's Art of Strategy is a book with multiple layers that will appeal to different senses and touch different nerves in the same reader at different times. On one level, it is a pure coming-of-age tale about a young boy who sets out to conquer the world (and just happens to succeed). How could a youth from the outlying and much disparaged province of Macedonia conquer Sparta and then rule all the Greek city states with power and authority-and then use that as a springboard to conquer the mighty Persians? Mentoring by Artistotle from the age of 13 certainly helped, but clearly Alexander's innate leadership skills-fueled by an ego and tempered by wisdom-were his calling card through life.
Alexander's leadership skills were not all instinctual or natural. Much of his success was grounded in a strategic approach to every battle, every campaign, every conquest, which gave him and his men the conviction that they could out-think and out-perform the enemy at every turn. What makes Alexander's strategic military thinking of value to today's business leaders was that many of his actions are grounded in basic logistics. How do you bring 3,000 men with supply animals and cargo trains across the Hindu Kush mountains? By establishing forward supply bases so that the men can move without carrying supplies. How will men react if their ships are burned and they can't afford to lose in battle to the Persians? They will attack with vengeance.
It is the study of Alexander's leadership styles-his various penchants for boldness, simplicity, quickness, surprise, willingness to embrace new cultures, and a willingness to attack with force but an aversion to inflicting unnecessary pain and destruction-that is the most engaging aspect of the book. In each case, mini case studies from the present business (or military) world show how Alexander's timeless strategies have been and can be applied to gain a competitive advantage.
Finally, the book is a sweeping historical tale that covers a mere 20 years, but follows Alexander's inexorable surge from Greece to Egypt to Persia, across Afghanistan and into India. He dies of natural causes on the way back to Macedonia at the age of 32, his men weary from years away from home, but laden with riches and multicultural inheritances and leaving behind a legacy that exists to this day. Reading this book against the backdrop of current events in the Mideast, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India, one longs for a world leader with the political skills of an Alexander the Great.
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Anshu
5.0 out of 5 stars a great book on Alexander & strategy
Reviewed in Canada on January 8, 2004
I am planning to read this book again. Alexander is an inspirational leader. Success comes not by chance, but by hard work & strategy. The book also stresses the importance of the upbringing of Alexander. Aristotle was his teacher and his father Phillip did everything in his power to give proper education and training to Alexander.
After reading this book, I have begun to respect Alexander. His achievements are such that people even today would struggle to accomplish them.
I strongly recommend this book.
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SJP
4.0 out of 5 stars Insightful and Entertaining
Reviewed in Canada on April 22, 2003
Partha Bose's new book, "Alexander the Great's Art of Strategy," dances effortlessly between historical play-by-play and strategic analysis, and is thus enjoyable for two groups of readers: Those looking for an easy-to-read recap of Alexander's "greatest hits," and those interesting in Bose's take on the applicability of Alexander's tactics and style to modern problems.
Perhaps the book's greatest strength lies in the author's obvious personal interest in the topic. Instead of keeping a safe distance from the material, Bose makes his personal stake explicit in the introduction and then infuses the narrative and analysis with a wit and flair that can only come from a writer that cares about his subject.
The fact that a few of the connections between Alexander and current leaders are weaker than others does little to take away from the experience. Recommended for anyone interested in military and political history, business, strategy, or a good yarn.
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a student
5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing book.
Reviewed in Canada on April 29, 2003
This is a beautifully written book, with a great story and numerous lessons in strategy. There is a certain mystery to the book because Bose keeps you guessing as to how he is going to tie the story of Alexander that he is telling with the lessons in business and politics. I had great fun reading the book. I especially enjoyed the chapter where he talks about the seige of Tyre,-considered the greatest in world history and ties it with globalization. A terrific book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read book.
Reviewed in Canada on June 19, 2003
An excellent analysis of a young Macedonian leader whose leadership skills is still being practised in modern times. A fine piece of journalism, in which Partha weaves a perfect bridge between two eras.
A must read for young aspiring strategists for all walks of life. An exhaustive bibliography sets the bar for fine research and documentation which enables one to understand the analysis.
I highly recommend this book. A fun read too.
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GoodKarma
5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Solid Work
Reviewed in Canada on April 20, 2003
In my opinion the book does a VERY SOLID job presenting Alexander the Great and the use of his strategy. One of the strentghs of the book is the relative ease to which you can cover the material. Very practical in life and business applications. Nice Work!
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Arthur
5.0 out of 5 stars Should be taught in every school, in every school level
Reviewed in Canada on May 23, 2003
...."practical decision making could never offer the same certainty and conclusiveness as mathematics"....
as clear as the nose on your face, then again, how many people can see their face.
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Gerardo A Dada
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful read for students of Corporate Strategy
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2017
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It is important to note what this book is not: it's not a complete biography or Alexander, it is not a 100% accurate historic description of his entire life or all his battles, it is does not even attempt to analyze all his battles. In fact i think only three are depicted in detail.

What this book is, is a wonderful story of how one of the greatest leaders was the first to apply strategy to battle in a way that can be applied today to businesses and other situations. The history is provided for context and to add color. The battles are told as examples of strategic thinking.

I have read a handful of books on Alexander. Some much more detailed in historic facts.I still enjoyed every page of this one. I found this one of those books that you want to read but you don't want to keep reading because the book with end soon.
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M J Parsons
5.0 out of 5 stars but have found it easy to read and contains a lot of historic and ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2016
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I am still reading this book, but have found it easy to read and contains a lot of historic and relevant information for anybody interested in this area.
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anonymous
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 14, 2017
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Excellent, extensive book on its chosen subject matter-highly recommended!
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mohan
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best read book so far!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2009
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This is by far the best Management/Strategy book I have read in the past 12 years. The author has done wonderful job of blending "Past Military / Management Strategy" used with "Modern Management strategies". I often kept wondering the rich insight Mr. Partha Bose bought into this book by constantly refering to the Management strategy employed over the centuries by other great leaders and highlight the failure/success of the technique used in "Modern Day Management"

I read this book after 12 years of my management degree (It was never suggested in Management school. Normally I would have passed the book as another 'History lesson'. It was recently recommended by a Friend). This book/work was a gem that was waiting to be identified. Reading this book has been the best Christma/New Year gift for myself.

This book is going to be in my personal collection and I would strongly recommend as "Good Read" to any person interested in Management/Strategy related works.
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Seosamh O Conghaile
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2014
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Outstanding book!
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