Reconstructing Strategy

Dancing with the God of Objectivity

The book pioneers an approach to strategy based on Dr. Saqib Qureshi’s insight that “self-identity is the prime strategic directive.” Qureshi demonstrates the failures of modern strategy, covering personal strategy, organizational strategy and foreign policy strategy partly through the works of three modern strategists.

IndieFab Book of the Year Finalist 2015

Using the construct of self-identity as the starting point to define and develop strategy is a stroke of genius.

Grayson Bass

Rotman School Of Management, University Of Toronto 

Reconstructing Strategy

The book pioneers an approach to strategy based on Dr. Saqib Qureshi’s insight that “self-identity is the prime strategic directive.” Qureshi demonstrates the failures of modern strategy, covering personal strategy, organizational strategy and foreign policy strategy partly through the works of three modern strategists.

Using the construct of self-identity as the starting point to define and develop strategy is a stroke of genius.

Grayson Bass, Rotman School Of Management, University Of Toronto 

The book’s depth, and Qureshi’s breezily unpretentious style, make it a worthy read.

A delightfully nonstandard approach to strategy that doesn’t get bogged down by hyper-technical language.

Kirkus Review

An intellectual gem.

Professor Christopher Coker, London School Of Economics 

The book was extensively researched, with exhaustive footnotes and a multitude of sources.

The author is a skilled writer, and his ability to combine his own viewpoint with relevant examples supporting his argument is impressive. For those with an interest in an enlightened and broad view of strategy, Reconstructing Strategy is sure to be a compelling book

Foreward Reviews

A refreshing deviation from the conventional wisdom on strategy.

Qureshi's wit, backed by his experiences and credentials, offers an influential analysis for decision-makers.

Ian Bremmer, Editor At Large, Time Magazine

A refreshing deviation from the conventional wisdom on strategy.

The book pioneers an approach to strategy based on Dr. Saqib Qureshi’s insight that “self-identity is the prime strategic directive.” Qureshi demonstrates the failures of modern strategy, covering personal strategy, organizational strategy and foreign policy strategy partly through the works of three modern strategists.

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