Contemporary Strategy Analysis — Robert M. Grant
A broad framework for industry and resource analysis; useful for structuring a review, but application requires local evidence.
Recommended reading
Strategy
Combine frameworks for competitive choices with an understanding of how organisations learn.
Competing for the Future — Hamel & Prahalad
A perspective on core competencies and future opportunities; less detailed on day-to-day implementation.
The Fifth Discipline — Peter Senge
Systems thinking and organisational learning; conceptually valuable, but needs translation into routines.
How to use this reading
Extend the strategy foundation with Competitive Strategy, Blue Ocean Strategy, The Innovator’s Dilemma and Playing to Win. For learning and execution, consider Learning in Action, The Dance of Change and Systems Thinking for Social Change. Teece’s work on dynamic capabilities adds an adaptability perspective.