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Some of our Favorite BizOps Strategy Books
Justin Watt
April 17, 2024
I often get asked, 'How do you learn Business Operations strategy?'
There’s no single, correct path so over the years, I’ve read a lot. Tried a lot. Failed a lot. Learned a lot. And ultimately, I’ve built a bit of a reading list for folks who ask me this question and I wanted to share some of the top books here with you.
So, without further adieu, here's the first 6 foundational books that I recommend when people ask.
Transforms complex system thinking into practical, actionable frameworks.
This one arms you with what you need to break down complex processes, challenges and requirements into tactical plans.
This one's written as a fictitious story that uses a high-stakes narrative to illustrate one of my favorite strategy frameworks: the Theory of Constraints.
While you may think it's relevant only for manufacturing businesses, this is one of my fav business books of all time.
Helmer breaks down enduring business strategy into seven crucial elements.
This book is key for anyone aiming to secure a lasting competitive advantage.
Complements "7 Powers" by cutting through the usual strategic fluff.
It shows how to develop strategies that are both focused and potent enough to tackle real-world challenges.
I've been a fan of Stripe and Claire Hughes Johnson for years so her book was a treat.
Beyond the beautiful cover, this one offers a hands-on guide to developing scalable management practices essential for nurturing and growing a company's most vital asset: its people.
Like 'The Goal,' this book uses a fictional narrative to illustrate the challenges of a team implementing new technology and processes.
While it may seem IT-centric, in today’s world where every business is a tech business, this book offers universal solutions for getting people on board with change and rolling that change out across teams.
Have some favorites of your own? I’d love to hear about them 👀