The Map Vs. the Terrain: A Leader's Field Guide to Navigating Uncertainty - Couverture rigide

Fournet, Bill

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ISBN 10 : 1394428588 ISBN 13 : 9781394428588

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2026

Synopsis

A practical framework for leading through disruption with clarity and confidence 

Traditional strategic plans often collapse when confronted by AI disruption, market shifts, and geopolitical upheaval. In The Map Vs. the Terrain: A Leader's Field Guide to Navigating Uncertainty, Bill Fournet, founder and CEO of The Persimmon Group and executive coach to over 30 C-suite leaders, draws on decades of real-world consulting experience to deliver a pragmatic approach to leading through the unknown. 

Rather than relying on outdated military models or academic theory, Fournet provides a framework built from guiding Fortune 5000 companies, financial institutions, and major public-sector agencies through significant change. The book tackles the emotional toll of disruption, including burnout and decision fatigue, while equipping leaders with tools to build resilient teams and turn uncertainty into competitive advantage. 

Readers will also find: 

• Powerful real-world stories from decades of consulting at organizations including AT&T, IBM, and MTV Networks
• A fundamental leadership mindset shift from attempting to control the path to skillfully moving through unknown territory
• Pragmatic advice and tools for addressing the burnout and decision fatigue that accompany sustained organizational disruption
• Strategies for building resilient teams that adapt and thrive rather than freeze during periods of intense change
• A framework for transforming uncertainty into competitive advantage through clarity, agility, and confident decision-making

Designed for executives, senior managers, and organizational leaders responsible for guiding teams through complex transformation, The Map Vs. the Terrain provides the mindset and practical tools needed to navigate disruption without sacrificing team resilience or strategic clarity. 

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

BILL FOURNET is the founder and CEO of The Persimmon Group, an award-winning management consulting firm. Over more than three decades, he has helped leaders navigate complex transformation, including advising more than 500 organizations across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. His clients include Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, and major public-sector agencies. Fournet’s strategic insight was honed while directing large-scale initiatives at AT&T, IBM, and MTV Networks. He serves as a trusted executive coach and has delivered keynotes to thousands of leaders worldwide.

Much of Fournet’s leadership philosophy was shaped outside the boardroom. An Eagle Scout and lifelong outdoorsman, he continues to lead youth and adult teams on backpacking and high-adventure expeditions across North America and beyond.

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PRAISE FOR THE MAP VS. THE TERRAIN

"The organizations that succeed in uncertain environments are not those with the most detailed plans--they are those that can adapt fastest while remaining aligned around a shared purpose. Bill Fournet captures that reality with clarity and practicality. The Map vs. the Terrain reminds us that leadership is ultimately about creating the conditions for teams to think, learn, and act effectively amid constant change. Leaders looking for practical guidance in a complex world will find it here."
--STANLEY McCHRYSTAL, Retired U.S. Army General and author of Team of Teams

"Innovation and exploration require leaders who can navigate uncertainty without losing sight of purpose. Bill Fournet combines practical experience with actionable tools that help leaders adapt, align teams, and make better decisions when the path ahead isn't obvious. The Map vs. the Terrain is both timely and useful."
--JIM BRIDENSTINE, Former NASA Administrator and CEO, Quantum Space

"One of the most important lessons I have learned in leadership is that success is rarely determined by the quality of the plan alone, but by how people respond when circumstances change and the plan no longer fits the reality. Bill Fournet's book, The Map vs. the Terrain, provides practical tools and timeless insights for adapting to change, leading through complexity, and helping teams stay focused on what matters most. This book is a valuable resource for leaders in business, government, philanthropy, and any organization in today's rapidly changing world."
--KATHY TAYLOR, Former Mayor of Tulsa and Co-founder, Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation

"Strategy is important, but leadership is what carries an organization through uncertainty. Bill Fournet has a unique ability to help leaders find clarity when the path ahead isn't obvious. The Map vs. the Terrain brings that practical wisdom to life and is a valuable resource for leaders in any field."
--SEAN CAHILL, President and CEO, True Sky Federal Credit Union

À propos de la deuxième de couverture

Traditional strategic plans were built for a more predictable world. When AI acceleration, market shifts, and geopolitical upheaval collide, organizations need an approach grounded in reality and suited to rapidly evolving conditions. Drawing on more than three decades of advising leaders through disruption and complex change, Bill Fournet offers a practical framework for leading with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

The Map vs. the Terrain introduces a fundamental shift in how leaders approach the unknown: instead of trying to control the path, they learn to move skillfully through uncertain terrain. Filled with powerful stories drawn from Fournet's work advising the C-suite and guiding teams in the backcountry, the book provides clear guidance and a structured mindset for adapting strategy in real time.

Beyond strategy, Fournet confronts the emotional realities that derail leaders during periods of intense pressure. The book directly addresses burnout, decision fatigue, and the psychological toll of sustained disruption, offering concrete tools for building personal resilience alongside organizational agility. Readers will discover how to develop adaptable teams capable of turning uncertainty into competitive advantage rather than paralysis.

Designed for executives, senior managers, and organizational leaders responsible for complex transformation, this book equips decision-makers with both the strategic perspective and the emotional grounding required when the landscape shifts beneath them. Whether navigating technological upheaval, restructuring, or market volatility, readers will gain actionable tools for applying Fournet's central principle: Change is constant. Chaos is a choice.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1394428588
• ISBN 13: 9781394428588
• Reliure: Tapa dura
• Nombre de pages: 304
• Coordonnées du fabricant: WROX; https://www.wiley.com/en-us; ; 111 River Street; Hoboken; NJ; 7030; Etats-Unis
• Personne responsable: non disponible