First published 2002
James Collins tackles a fundamental business question: why do certain companies suddenly break free from years of average performance to achieve remarkable success? Collins and his research team invested five years investigating this transformation puzzle. They established rigorous criteria and examined 1,435 Fortune 500 companies operating between 1965 and 1995. Through careful analysis, they identified just 11 companies that made this dramatic leap from good to great, with stock prices that soared accordingly. The book reveals the specific success principles these companies shared. Collins demonstrates that these strategies can be learned and applied. Readers will discover practical rules they can implement in their own organizations, regardless of size, or in personal career development to reach that coveted A+ level of excellence.
Genres: business, leadership, self-help, non-fiction
Vibes: informative, inspirational, thought-provoking
Tropes: case-studies, self-improvement
Period: 1965-1995
400 pages · Paperback · Yuan liu chu ban shi ye gu fen you xian gong si