The must-read summary of Lawrence Hrebiniak's book: Making Strategy Work: Leading Effective Execution and Change.This complete summary of the ideas from Lawrence Hrebiniak's book Making Strategy Work shows how the strategies that fail often do so not because the ideas are bad, but because the implementation is bad. To get an organisation to put a chosen strategy into place successfully, a unified and integrated approach to execution is required. In his book, the author explains the five key factors that leaders should get right in order to implement strategies as effectively as possible and reap the rewards. This summary explains each of these factors in turn and works as a guidebook on the best way to implement change.Added-value of this summary:- Save time- Understand key concepts- Expand your knowledgeTo learn more, read Making Strategy Work and discover the key to successfully implementing new strategies and changes.
The must-read summary of Michael Gelb and Sarah Caldicott's book: Innovate Like Edison: The Success System of America's Greatest InventorThis complete summary of the ideas from Michael Gelb and Sarah Caldicott's book Innovate Like Edison shows that Thomas Edison is the greatest innovator in American history: he generated a record-breaking 1,093 US patents and 1,293 international patents over 62 successive years. He founded the world's first research lab and General Electric. These have formed the basis of some of today's billion dollar industries. This summary shows the results of the research of Edison's competencies and strategies. It suggests that his exceptional innovations skills are based on five competencies and twenty-five best practices. It recommends such strategies as developing a solution-centered mindset, harnessing mastermind collaboration and focusing intensively on creating value. These general suggestions are broken down into practical measures: it explains how to create the best multi-disciplinary teams, and why you should recruit the best possible people. They believe in rewarding collaborators generously, and discuss the best ways to network. Innovate like Edison also includes tactical, long-term advice, such as when to consider up-scaling.Added-value of this summary:-Save time-Understand key concepts-Increase your business knowledgeTo learn more, read Innovate Like Edison and discover Thomas Edison's systemic approach, and how to implement it.
The must-read summary of Daryl Conner's book: Leading at the Edge of Chaos: How to Create the Nimble Organization.This complete summary of the ideas from Daryl Conner's book Leading at the Edge of Chaos shows that being nimble is now a key element of any sustainable competitive advantage that an organisation may attempt to secure and defend. Nimbleness is not just about flexibility or adaptation, it's all about execution. In his book, the author has identified the characteristics of nimble organisations and explains how these companies plan and operate. This summary is a must-read for any leader who wants to ensure that their company does better than anyone else.Added-value of this summary:- Save time- Understand key concepts- Expand your knowledgeTo learn more, read Leading at the Edge of Chaos and discover the key to becoming a nimble organisation and implement changes better and faster than the competition.
The must-read summary of Timothy Koegel's book: The Exceptional Presenter: A Proven Formula to Open Up and Own the Room. This complete summary of the ideas from Timothy Koegel's book The Exceptional Presenter shows how important it is to be an exceptional presenter and grab the attention of your audience. In his book, the author explains that all exceptional presenters have six key characteristics in common and how you can acquire them. By adopting these characteristics, you will be able to deliver outstanding presentations and reap the rewards. Added-value of this summary: - Save time - Understand the key principles - Expand your presentation skills To learn more, read The Exceptional Presenter and find out how you can adopt the characteristics of an exceptional presenter and get your audience involved.
The must-read summary of Mark Gottfredson and Steve Schaubert's book: The Breakthrough Imperative: How the Best Managers Get Outstanding Results.This complete summary of the ideas from Mark Gottfredson and Steve Schaubert's book The Breakthrough Imperative shows how every CEO today is under intense pressure from shareholders and outside analysts to generate performance breakthroughs. If visible progress towards a breakthrough isn't seen within a year or two, then it becomes highly likely the new CEO will be ousted for someone else. In their book, the authors explain that managers need to make a fast start and can do so by relying on two keys to success: understanding the fundamental laws of business, and following a systematic path to performance improvement. This summary is a must-read for new leaders who want to make sure they make the right start.Added-value of this summary:- Save time- Understand key concepts- Expand your business knowledgeTo learn more, read The Breakthrough Imperative and find out how you can make a fast start and get on the path to breakthrough success.
The must-read summary of Patrick Barwise and Sean Meehan's book: Simply Better: Winning and Keeping Customers by Delivering What Matters Most.This complete summary of the ideas from Patrick Barwise and Sean Meehan's book Simply Better highlights how the benefits of differentiation have been overstated. Instead of wanting something unique or even a cutting edge product, most customers simply want a quality product at a fair price which does what it promises consistently well. In their book, the authors encourage you not to obsess over trivial points of difference, gimmicks, branding or outside-the-box thinking and instead do the basics well. This summary offers six rules that you can follow to ensure that you perfect the basics and exceed your customers' expectations to deliver long-term success.Added-value of this summary:- Save time- Understand key concepts- Expand your business knowledgeTo learn more, read Simply Better and discover the key to delivering excellence by perfecting the basics.
The must-read summary of Gary Hamel's book: Leading the Revolution.This complete summary of the ideas from Gary Hamel's book Leading the Revolution shows how, in today's economy, sustainable competitive advantage is derived from just one source - the ability to develop innovative and radical new business concepts. In his book, Gary Hamel explains how successful companies reinvent themselves, attracting new customers as well as retaining the old ones. According to the author, flexibility should be at the heart of every organisation, and you should always have a portfolio of ideas. This summary provides the reader with a blueprint for how to integrate this strategic vision.Added-value of this summary:- Save time- Understand key concepts- Expand your business knowledgeTo learn more, read Leading the Revolution and be inspired by this practical and strategic guide on becoming the best organisation you can be.
The must-read summary of Todd Bermont's book: 10 Insider Secrets to Job Hunting Success: Everything You Need to Get the Job You Want in 24 Hours - or Less!.This complete summary of the ideas from Todd Bermont's book 10 Insider Secrets to Job Hunting Success identifies the 10 secrets to securing your dream job. Nowadays, employers spend an average of 15-seconds reading a resume and then decide if they want to employ a candidate within the first 90-seconds of an interview. This means it is essential to stand out from the crowd and make a strong impression. Preparing carefully, fine-tuning your presentation skills and ensuring you have the right mental attitude are all key elements to job hunting success. From advice on CV writing to activities to prepare you for interviews, this summary will give you the tools you need to turn the job hunt from a scary process into a fun game with just a few easy steps.Added-value of this summary:-Save time-Understand key concepts-Develop your business knowledgeTo learn more, read 10 Insider Secrets To Job Hunting Success and get your dream job!
The must-read summary of Carter Pate and Harlan Platt's book: The Phoenix Effect: 9 Revitalizing Strategies No Business Can Do Without.This complete summary of the ideas from Carter Pate and Harlan Platt's book The Phoenix Effect answers one of the biggest questions in the business environment: why do so many successful companies fail? In their book, the authors present their research and conclude that these failures are the result of managers that refuse to accept that they are losing and fail to take action. This summary provides a detailed insight into the reasons behind business failures, meaning you can keep an eye on your own strategies and know when it's time to act.Added-value of this summary:- Save time- Understand key concepts- Expand your business knowledgeTo learn more, read The Phoenix Effect and discover how you can ensure that failures in your company are spotted in time and turned around.
The must-read summary of Robert Irwin's book : Buy, Rent & Hold: Howto Make Money in a ''Cold'' Real Estate Market.This complete summary of the ideas from Robert Irwin's book Buy, Rent & Hold shows that investing in real estate is deceptively simple. This summary explains that, all you need to know is summed up in the strategy Buy - Rent - Hold. That is: 1. Buy property when the market is tracking downwards before it reaches the bottom; 2. Rent your property aggressively to cover your carrying costs - the mortgage, maintenance, taxes, etc; and 3. Hold the property until the market reaches its peak, at which time you then sell. In essence, that's all there is to it. Of course, the difference between a theory and actual profits lies in the execution.Added-value of this summary:-Save time-Understand the key concepts-Increase your business knowledgeTo learn more, read Buy, Rent, & Hold and learn how to make big profits even during today's economic slump!
The must-read summary of David M. Scott's book: The New Rules of Marketing and PR: How to Use News Releases, Blogs, Podcasting, Viral Marketing & Online Media to Reach Buyers Directly.This complete summary of the ideas from David M. Scott's book The New Rules of Marketing and PR describes how, at one time, the only realistic way you could reach potential customers was to use expensive advertising or try to get media publishers to pick up on material placed by your PR firm. Today, the internet has completely changed the rules of marketing and PR forever. In his book, the author predicts that the real marketing and PR challenges in the years ahead will be to stay at the cutting edge of the various internet-based ways of communicating with customers. This summary will teach you how to succeed in the future by harnessing the power of the internet in order to reach more customers than ever before.Added-value of this summary:- Save time- Understand key concepts- Expand your knowledgeTo learn more, read The New Rules of Marketing and PR and find out how you can keep up with the changes brought by the internet and use them to your advantage.
The must-read summary of Drew Field's book: Direct Public Offerings: The New Method for Taking Your Company Public.This complete summary of the ideas from Drew Field's book Direct Public Offerings explains how DPOs have now become a viable way for companies to sell stock directly to the public, without the expenses required for traditional IPO processes. In his book, Drew Field shows how Direct Public Offerings deliver significant advantages and opportunities for both investors and companies. By reading the information provided by the author, you will understand what DPOs can do for you and your business, and start making them an integral part of your business plan.Added-value of this summary:- Save time- Understand key concepts- Expand your business knowledgeTo learn more, read Direct Public Offerings and find out the benefits of DPOs and why you should never run a business without them.
The must-read summary of Peter F. Drucker's book: Management Challenges for the 21st Century: The Central Management Issues of Tomorrow.This complete summary of the ideas from Peter F. Drucker's book Management Challenges for the 21st Century shows how, in the last few years, the world has undergone massive social, economic and demographic change. Nowadays, executives must learn to react differently - the policies, procedures and intellectual approaches of the past will not necessarily be viable. In his book, the author explains that the future of society as a whole rests squarely on the ability of managers to react successfully to the challenges they currently face. This summary details what some of these challenges are likely to be and will teach you how to plan accordingly.Added-value of this summary:- Save time- Understand key concepts- Expand your knowledgeTo learn more, read Management Challenges for the 21st Century and gain an insight into what the future holds.
The must-read summary of Brian Halligan and Dharmesh Shah's book: Inbound Marketing:Get Found Using Google, Social Media, and Blogs. This complete summary of the ideas from Brian Halligan and Dharmesh Shah's book Inbound Marketing shows that customers today are getting far better at ignoring outbound marketing aimed at them. They have spam folders, recording devices to fast-forward through adverts and caller ID on their phones. This summary demonstrates that far better results can be achieved by inbound marketing, where your customers find you, or you are recommended to customers by a trusted source. Therefore, social media, blogs and search engines have become all-powerful tools. The great news for companies is that this doesn't require the vast investment of the ad campaigns of the past. You need to establish your message with care, but getting it out there needn't be extortionate. It also explains how to convert people from visitors, to prospects, leads, opportunities and then customers through specific messages at specific times. Inbound marketing is also a way of analysing your customers; by using social media such as Twitter, you can ask people directly how they would improve your product.Added-value of this summary:-Save time-Understand key concepts-Increase your business knowledgeTo learn more, read Inbound Marketing and discover a method that can be cheaper, more effective, and help you create a better product without costly market research.
The must-read summary of Van Tharp, D. Barton and Steve Sjuggerud's book: Safe Strategies for Financial Freedom.This complete summary of the ideas from Van Tharp, D. Barton and Steve Sjuggerud's book Safe Strategies for Financial Freedom shows that it is possible to become financially free. All you have to do is begin the journey and systematically put sound investment strategies in place. In their book, the authors provide a four-step process that will lead you to becoming financially free. This summary describes this process in detail and gives you the tools to begin your journey to financial freedom.Added-value of this summary:- Save time- Understand key concepts- Expand your knowledgeTo learn more, read Safe Strategies for Financial Freedom and discover the four-step process that you can use and adapt to finally achieve financial freedom.
The must-read summary of Jim Collins' book: How the Mighty Fall: and Why Some Companies Never Give InThis complete summary of the ideas from How The Mighty Fall shows that no successful business is immune from failure, regardless of previous performance. Providing you with a clear overview of the five stages of failure, as well as with a checklist for each stage, this useful summary gives you the tools needed to identify the warning signs of failure in your own company and enables you to act in time to save it.Added-value of this summary:-Save time-Understand key concepts-Increase your business knowledgeTo learn more, read How the Mighty Fall and prevent failure in your business.
The must-read summary of Mark Thompson and Brian Tracy's book: Now, Build a Great Business!: 7 Ways to Maximize Your Profit in Any Market.This complete summary of the ideas from Mark Thompson and Brian Tracy's book Now, Build a Great Business! shows that now is the perfect time to start building a great business that will rise to the top of its industry. Why? Because companies that are forged during times of upheaval, intense competition and economic turbulence always come out the other side stronger than the others. In their book, the authors describe seven things that you have to do to create a great business and seven vital questions that you must be able to answer. This summary explains each of the features of a great business, providing you with an excellent conceptual framework that you can follow to achieve success.Added-value of this summary:- Save time- Understand key concepts- Expand your business knowledgeTo learn more, read Now, Build a Great Business! and follow the seven principles to create a great, long-lasting business.
The must-read summary of Simon Sinek's book: Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't.This complete summary of the ideas from Simon Sinek's book Leaders Eat Last states that true leadership is all about putting the lower employees first. Real leaders take care of team members and focus on their well-being. According to Sinek, leaders can create a Circle of Safety around their team to make sure that they protect their team members when addressing problems and challenges at work. This Circle of Safety includes seven factors, such as powerful forces, direction and leadership. By integrating this model into their company, leaders can ensure that their employees are happy and cared for, which in turn will lead to higher levels of productivity.Added-value of this summary:- Save time - Create a Circle of Safety for your team- Enhance your leadership skillsTo learn more, read Leaders Eat Last and find out how you can become a better leader!
The must-read summary of John Naisbitt's book: Global Paradox: The Bigger the World Economy, the More Powerful Its Smallest Players.This complete summary of the ideas from John Naisbitt's book Global Paradox answers a fundamental question: what is the global paradox? In his book, the author explains that as the world economy expands, the smallest elements (right down to the individual) will become ever more significant. The global paradox is a framework for developing an insight into the world as it is today and how it is moving towards tomorrow. This summary includes John Naisbitt's analysis of the consequences that this global paradox will bring, as well as its contradictions and implications.Added-value of this summary:- Save time- Understand key concepts- Expand your knowledgeTo learn more, read Global Paradox and discover how the economy is changing and what this means for you.
The must-read summary of Vijay Mahajan and Kamini Banga's book: The 86% Solution: How to Succeed in the Biggest Market Opportunity of the 21st Century.This complete summary of the ideas from Vijay Mahajan and Kamini Banga's book The 86% Solution shows that most global businesses have traditionally focused on selling to the developed world which contains the wealthiest 14% of the world's population. However, the biggest marketing opportunity of the twenty-first century will be to sell to the other 86% of the population who live in developing nations. In their book, the authors explain that you need to be aware of the nine specific characteristics of emerging markets and learn the nine specific strategies. Each of these characteristics represents an opportunity to gain a competitive advantage for whichever companies come up with the most appropriate solutions. This summary reveals that the question is not whether you should be in this market, but whether you can afford not to be.Added-value of this summary:-Save time-Understand key concepts-Expand your knowledgeTo learn more, read The 86% Solution and find out how you can be a part of the commercial opportunities of the future.
The must-read summary of Geoffrey Moore, Paul Johnson and Tom Kippola's book: The Gorilla Game: An Investor's Guide to Picking Winners in High Technology.This complete summary of the ideas from Geoffrey Moore, Paul Johnson and Tom Kippola's book The Gorilla Game shows how the real challenge in business is how to identify the potential star performers of tomorrow before their stock becomes highly valued in the marketplace. In their book, the authors explain how gorilla game investing is a strategy designed to answer that challenge. It focuses specifically on high technology stocks and industry sectors. Within those sectors, a ''gorilla'' is a market leading company with a dominant position. This summary demonstrates gorilla game investing and how it can lead to huge profits.Added-value of this summary:- Save time- Understand key concepts- Expand your knowledgeTo learn more, read The Gorilla Game and discover the key to finding the future giants and making the right investment.
The must-read summary of Charles J. Pellerin's book: How NASA Builds Teams: Mission Critical Soft Skills for Scientists, Engineers, and Project Teams. This complete summary of the ideas from Charles J. Pellerin's book How NASA Builds Teams shows that team building must take account of the personalities and expertise of the individual members. Scientists and technical experts often respond to a different type of team building to arts people. Through a great deal of trial and error, NASA has developed the 4-D team building strategy, which has proved very successful. 4-D can also be applied to leadership training. Every team must be Cultivating (so that everyone is feeling appreciated), Including, Visioning (everyone must think about the team's future) and Directing (willing to take action to further the team's success). This summary explains how the system used by NASA (an organisation with massively high stakes, both in terms of human life and money) can be applied to any organisation.Added-value of this summary:-Save time-Understand key concepts-Increase your business knowledgeTo learn more, read How NASA Builds Teams and discover the key to building the best teams.
The must-read summary of Jason Jennings and Laurence Haughton's book: It's Not the Big That Eat the Small...It's the Fast That Eat the Slow: How to Use Speed as a Competitive Tool in Business.This complete summary of the ideas from Jason Jennings and Laurence Haughton's book It's Not the Big That Eat the Small...It's the Fast That Eat the Slow shows that the modern business world uses speed as the main way to differentiate themselves from their competitors. However, the companies that get this right do not have some magic formula, they are simply strategic and self-aware enough to see the factors ahead that can slow them down. In their book, the authors suggest four key elements of speed as a competitive tool in business and take the reader through reaching each objective. This summary is a practical guide to saving time and money in order to get yourself noticed.Added-value of this summary:- Save time- Understand key concepts- Expand your skillsTo learn more, read It's Not the Big that Eat the Small...It's the Fast that Eat the Slow and discover why speed is becoming the new competitive tool and why you need to master it or get left behind.
The must-read summary of Jim Camp's book: Start with No: The Negotiating Tools that the Pros Don't Want You to Know. This complete summary of the ideas from Jim Camp's book Start with No shows how we all make negotiations every day of our lives and it's important to develop strong negotiation skills. In his book, the author explains why a 'win-win' situation is the wrong approach to negotiations and why all good negotiations start with a no. By following this advice, you will give your fellow negotiator an opportunity to think more rationally and, in turn, get a more worthwhile result. Added-value of this summary:-Save time-Understand the key principles-Expand your negotiation skills To learn more, read Start with No and start perfecting your skills and get more out of your negotiations.
