Think Big, Act Small

Description:

Is it possible for a company to grow its revenues and profits by 10 percent or more for at least ten consecutive years, not counting acquisitions? That's an incredibly high bar for growth and profitability, one that 99.99 percent of American companies can't meet— including the famous ones that routinely land on magazine covers. Management expert Jason Jennings screened 100,000 companies to identify nine little- known firms that have delivered stellar performance for a full decade or more, despite the ups and downs of the economy. And, as he reveals in his new book, these superstars have a lot in common despite their wide range of industries, which includes software, food services, medical supplies, and sporting goods. It turns out that the best long-term performers all combine the strengths of a big organization with the hunger of a start-up. They build excellent relationships with their customers, suppliers, workers, and shareholders. They groom future leaders at all...

subjects: Aptitudes de mando,  Éxito en los negocios,  Business,  Success in business,  Cultura corporativa,  Corporate culture,  Management,  Nonfiction,  Creative ability in business,  Executive ability,  Aptitudes creativas en los negocios,  Efectividad organizacional,  Organizational effectiveness,  United states, commerce

Places: Estados Unidos,  United States