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Good Strategy Bad Strategy: The Difference and Why It MattersGood Strategy Bad Strategy clarifies the muddled thinking underlying too many strategies and provides a clear way to create and implement a powerful action oriented strategy for the real world. Developing and implementing a strategy is the central task of a leader. A good strategy is a specific and coherent response to and approach for overcoming the obstacles to progress. A good strategy works by harnessing and applying power where it will have the
Good Strategy/Bad Strategy clarifies the muddled thinking underlying too many strategies and provides a clear way to create and implement a powerful action-oriented strategy for the real world. Developing and implementing a strategy is the central task of a leader. A good strategy is a specific and coherent response to--and approach for--overcoming the obstacles to progress. A good strategy works by harnessing and applying power where it will have the greatest effect. Yet, Rumelt shows that there has been a growing and unfortunate tendency to equate Mom-and-apple-pie values, fluffy packages of buzzwords, motivational slogans, and financial goals with "strategy." In Good Strategy/Bad Strategy, he debunks these elements of "bad strategy" and awakens an understanding of the power of a "good strategy." He introduces nine sources of power--ranging from using leverage to effectively focusing on growth--that are eye-opening yet pragmatic tools that can easily be put to work on Monday morning, and uses fascinating examples from business, nonprofit, and military affairs to bring its original and pragmatic ideas to life. The detailed examples range from Apple to General Motors, from the two Iraq wars to Afghanistan, from a small local market to Wal-Mart, from Nvidia to Silicon Graphics, from the Getty Trust to the Los Angeles Unified School District, from Cisco Systems to Paccar, and from Global Crossing to the 2007-08 financial crisis. Reflecting an astonishing grasp and integration of economics, finance, technology, history, and the brilliance and foibles of the human character, Good Strategy/Bad Strategy stems from Rumelt's decades of digging beyond the superficial to address hard questions with honesty and integrity.Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Currency
Published: 07/19/2011
ISBN: 9780307886231
Pages: 322
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.36h x 6.59w x 0.92d
Review Citations: Library Journal 07/01/2011 pg. 90
Choice 12/01/2011
LJ Best Books of Year 12/01/2011 pg. 62
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★★★★★ 4
Value, Durability, Everyday Use
What I liked:
- Price-to-value is the standout. These were significantly better priced than similar packs I’ve bought from local grocery stores and big discount retailers.
- For everyday, disposable use—think casseroles, baked pasta, brownies, roasted veggies—the lighter weight is perfectly fine.
- They stack neatly and are easy to store, which matters when you’re buying in bulk.
What I didn’t like:
- They’re a bit flimsier and not as thick as the store-brand pans I’ve used before. You can feel the difference when you handle them.
- For heavier dishes (large lasagnas, big roasts, or anything dense with sauces), a single pan can flex more than I’d like.
How I used them:
- Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve used these for baking brownies, roasting chicken thighs with vegetables, and prepping freezer meals. When I expected more weight or lots of liquid, I doubled up the pans, which solved the flex issue and kept everything stable.
- I also tested bending one to compare sturdiness. In the accompanying video, you’ll see me gently flexing the pan to show the “give.” In the photo, I placed this pan next to a thicker pan I bought at a regular store so you can see the difference in gauge.
My takeaway:
- If you need heavy-duty pans for very weighty dishes, these aren’t a perfect one-for-one replacement for thicker, premium options. However, for routine baking, storage, and serving—especially when you plan to toss the pan afterward—the cost savings make a lot of sense.
- Doubling them for heavier recipes is a simple workaround that maintains stability while still keeping the overall cost lower than buying thicker single-use pans.
Verdict:
- I’ll be purchasing these again for everyday use and bulk meal prep. The value is strong, and the performance is solid when you match the pan to the job or double up as needed.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Easy clean up
Sturdy. Various uses.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2026
★★★★★ 5
pans
good
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Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2026
★★★★★ 2
Terrible!!
VERY lightweight and flimsy. I wouldn't trust these pans with anything! Oh... they might be okay for serving potato chips or popcorn.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great item - works great, good value.
Great value - heavy duty and works great!!! Will purchase again. I always like to keep this size on hand.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2026