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The Breakthrough Imperative: How the Best Managers Get Outstanding Results,Used
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Every general manager todayall the way up to the CEOis expected by his or her stakeholders to achieve new breakthroughs in performanceand fast. Those who dont make visible progress toward that goal within the first year or two will likely find themselves looking for another job. It is precisely because of this growing breakthrough imperative that managers today, whether in corporations or nonprofits, need to get off to a fast start. They dont have time for mistakes or for going back and redoing what they should have done right in the first place.But, despite the intensity of these pressures, despite the high expectations and short time frames, a number of CEOs and general managers turn in truly exceptional results. How do they meet and exceed the breakthrough imperative? To answer this question, consultants and former managers Mark Gottfredson and Steve Schaubert interviewed more than forty CEOs from both industry and the nonprofit sector, conducted an intensive study of what successful managers do rightand what some do wrongand drew on their own combined fiftyplus years of experience at Bain & Company, where their insights have consistently been found in the pages of the Harvard Business Review. Together they came up with the four straightforward principlesdeceptively simple yet remarkably powerfulthat everyone must follow to succeed at achieving breakthrough results: 1. Costs and prices always decline2. Competitive position determines options3. Customers and profit pools dont stand still4. Simplicity gets resultsAlthough seemingly simplistic, mastering these four laws means mastering the basics of great managementa foundation on which to build the rest of ones management strategy. Whether youre managing a small work group or a multinational corporation, a single division or an entire nonprofit, The Breakthrough Imperative presents these core laws of business to help you determine where you are, just how far you can go, and how to get there with stellar results.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Breakthrough Imperative'? A: The book focuses on how managers can achieve outstanding results quickly, particularly under pressure to demonstrate breakthrough performance.
- Q: Who are the authors of 'The Breakthrough Imperative'? A: The authors are Mark Gottfredson and Steve Schaubert, both of whom have extensive experience in management consulting.
- Q: What are the four principles outlined in the book? A: The four principles are: 1. Costs and prices always decline, 2. Competitive position determines options, 3. Customers and profit pools don't stand still, 4. Simplicity gets results.
- Q: Is 'The Breakthrough Imperative' suitable for new managers? A: Yes, the book provides foundational management principles that are beneficial for both new and experienced managers.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Breakthrough Imperative'? A: The book was published on March 11, 2008.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains 367 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Breakthrough Imperative' have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What category does 'The Breakthrough Imperative' fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Management.
- Q: Is this book applicable to both corporate and nonprofit sectors? A: Yes, the insights and principles in the book are relevant for both corporate and nonprofit management contexts.
- Q: What edition of 'The Breakthrough Imperative' is available? A: The available edition is the First Edition.