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 Very Disappointing Dec 30, 2007
I know you take a risk when you purchase a book that has no editorial comments and only 1 customer review. However I took the chance because of the seeming thoroughness of the single review. With the book now in hand, I say with certainty that my $13.99 would have been better spent on purchasing a blank journal. I expected something more than a loose collection of generic forms. It really is nothing more than a workbook handout for a seminar, not something that can stand alone on its own merit.
For example, Mr. Koshy's discussion on "Setting Goals" is less than 100 words in length. He then directs the reader to write a "Mission Statement" offering only the following: "The clearer the understanding that a person, business or organization has of their purpose, vision or mission, the better their chance of being able to set the kind of goals that will suit them best and of course, the better their chance of success." No further guidance, suggestions, directions.
Similarly there are fill-ins for "Career Satisfaction", "Status and Respect", "Personal Relationships", "Learning and Education", "Material Rewards and Possessions", "Leisure Satisfaction", "Spiritual Growth and Religion" with little or no introductions or explanations.
There is an interesting and potentially useful section on "Anticipating Conflicts", which relies on a "Cross-Impact Matrix". In a seminar, guided by the instructor, I can see how this could be a powerful tool in identifying conflicts between goals. With the guidance given in the book, it is only of marginal value.
In short, that is my point regarding the entire book. Without more explanation, guidance and information everything covered is of marginal value. My advice is to look elsewhere for help in developing a personal strategic plan.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Overall, this is a good personal strategic planning book...thought-provoking, too! Aug 19, 2006
Personal Strategic Planning by Samuel Koshy
In the realm of books on personal strategic planning with a parallel to organisational strategic planning, there are only a handful of which I would consider worthwhile for reading pursuit. George Morrisey's 'Creating Your Future: Personal Strategic Planing for Professionals' comes quickly to mind. This is another good one, in addition to 'Tools for Mapping Your Future' by Harold Howard, which I have reviewed earlier.
This book is designed specifically as a do-it-yourself-guide/work-book, with just under 100 pages. Henceforth, it has more "how-to" features, when compared to Harold Howard's book.
However, from the standpoint of breadth & depth, this book cannot match George Morrisey's book. Also, the latter book is intellectually more intense.
Nevertheless, this book's contents are more than adequate for its intent & purpose as outlined by the author. In fact, this book is an extension of the author's professional seminars across some forty countries.
What I like about this book is the addition of the DISC model & the graphical illustration of major concepts throughout the book, which therefore help to make reading - & pen or pencil work - a light breeze.
Overall, this is a good personal strategic planning book. It is thought-provoking too, as you have to think through - & look for your answers from - many of the future scenarios affecting both your life & your career.
If you want to discover who you are, where you want to go & how to get there, read this book!
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