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His sharp analysis and his brilliant, bold style make his book stand out from its competitors (something that Rumelt himself says is crucial).\n\nRumelt has always challenged dominant thinking, ever since, in 1972, he was the first person to uncover a statistical link between corporate strategy and profitability - and this is his long-awaited tour de force.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49571469689105,"sku":"GOR007163305","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50007737762065,"sku":"CIN1781251541G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50977187234065,"sku":"GOR012695151","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51459641508113,"sku":"GOR009905760","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":52107143610641,"sku":"CIN1781251541VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":53160616952081,"sku":"CIN1781251541A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1781251541.jpg?v=1750723188"},{"product_id":"good-strategy-bad-strategy-book-richard-rumelt-9781846684814","title":"Good Strategy\/Bad Strategy","description":"Provides explanation on how to develop and take action on strategy, in business, politics and beyond. 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