Built To Last
Successful Habits of Visionary Companies
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- Gain insights to develop a compelling long-term vision for your organization, leading to more focused and motivated teams.
- Learn how to establish and maintain core values that will shape a strong, enduring company culture.
- Understand how to set and pursue "Big Hairy Audacious Goals" (BHAGs) that drive significant progress and innovation.
- Apply principles that have helped visionary companies outlast their competitors, potentially extending the lifespan and success of your own organization.
In “Good to Great,” Jim Collins and his research team set out to answer a simple question: Can a good company become a great company, and if so, how? The result is a management book full of insights on corporate strategy and leadership.
What readers will learn:
• The characteristics that allow companies to transition from good to great
• Leadership qualities necessary for achieving organizational excellence
• Strategies for assembling the right team and fostering a culture of discipline
• How technology can accelerate (but not cause) a good-to-great transformation
• The “Hedgehog Concept” for focusing company resources
Key concepts:
• Level 5 Leadership: Leaders who blend personal humility with intense professional will
• First Who, Then What: Get the right people on the bus before deciding where to drive it
• Confront the Brutal Facts: Create a culture where truth is heard
• The Flywheel and the Doom Loop: Good-to-great transformations follow a predictable pattern of buildup and breakthrough
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The book: "Built To Last" Is perfect for:
• CEOs and senior executives
• Entrepreneurs and business owners
• Management consultants
• Business students and academics
• Anyone interested in organizational performance and leadership
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Meet the author
Author biography
Jim Collins is a renowned business researcher, author, and consultant who has dedicated his career to understanding what makes great companies tick. With a BS in Mathematical Sciences and an MBA from Stanford University, Collins began his journey as a faculty member at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. His groundbreaking research has led to the publication of several international bestsellers, including “Built to Last” and “Good to Great,” which have sold over 10 million copies worldwide. Collins founded a management laboratory in Boulder, Colorado, where he conducts rigorous research and advises leaders in both the business and social sectors. His work has been featured in prestigious publications such as Fortune, The Economist, and Harvard Business Review. Beyond his professional achievements, Collins is an avid rock climber, having scaled the north face of Half Dome in Yosemite Valley.