Corporate Strategy, The Art of Shaping the Future

Corporate Strategy, the Art of Shaping the Future – Volume 1 is a practical guide for entrepreneurs, leaders, and future decision-makers who want to move beyond short-term performance and build companies designed for sustainable growth.Drawing on more than four decades of international experience across large corporations, scale-ups, and start-ups, Patrice Delanne presents Corporate Strategy as a living discipline rooted in purpose, clarity, and execution. The book introduces a structured Strategic Framework that helps leaders define their Raison d’Être, articulate a long-term Vision, establish Core Values, and set an ambitious BHAG, before translating ambition into action through Strategic Pillars, Growth Drivers, and disciplined execution.Blending real-world experience with practical tools, examples, and reflective questions, the book enables readers to assess their company’s trajectory, align stakeholders, and make informed strategic choices in complex and evolving environments. It emphasizes that true growth goes beyond financial results to include people, culture, governance, and long-term impact.This first volume provides the conceptual foundations of Corporate Strategy, offering a clear and actionable map to help organizations shape their future with intention, coherence, and purpose.