Good to great [hardcover] [bookskilowise] 0.550g x rs 500/-kg by Jim Collins

BOOK SUMMARY

"Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don’t" is a business and management book by Jim Collins, first published in 2001. The book explores why some companies are able to make the leap from being good companies to great companies and sustain that greatness, while others fail to do so. Collins and his research team conducted an in-depth study of 11 companies that made the transition from good to great and sustained their success over a period of at least 15 years. The book presents the findings from their research and outlines key principles for achieving lasting greatness in business.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jim Collins is a renowned American business consultant, author, and researcher who is best known for his work on business management and leadership. He is most famous for his books "Good to Great" and "Built to Last", both of which have had a significant impact on management thinking worldwide.

Biography:

• Born: January 25, 1958, in Boulder, Colorado, USA.

• Education: Jim Collins graduated from Stanford University with an MBA and a master’s degree in business. Before his academic pursuits, he also attended Harvard University for graduate studies.

Career:

• Jim Collins is a former faculty member at the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University, and he has worked as a business consultant, lecturer, and author. His early career experiences and academic background led him to focus on understanding what makes companies successful in the long run.

Books and Research:

Collins has written several influential books, many of which are based on years of research into how companies achieve and sustain greatness. Some of his best-known works include:

1. "Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don’t" (2001):

   • This book, which is based on five years of research, identifies the key factors that allow certain companies to go from good to great and sustain that greatness over time.

   • It has become a foundational text in the field of business management and leadership.

2. "Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies" (1994):

   • In this book, Collins explores what distinguishes companies that endure over time from those that do not. He, along with co-author Jerry Porras, conducted a six-year study of 18 visionary companies.

3. "How the Mighty Fall: And Why Some Companies Never Give In" (2009):

   • In this book, Collins explores why once-great companies often falter and what they can do to avoid it. It addresses the dynamics that lead to organizational decline.

4. "Great by Choice: Uncertainty, Chaos, and Luck—Why Some Thrive Despite Them All" (2011):

   • Co-authored with Morten T. Hansen, this book examines why some companies thrive in conditions of uncertainty, chaos, and luck, and others don't.

5. "Turning the Flywheel: A Monograph to Accompany Good to Great" (2019):

   • This book focuses on the concept of the flywheel—a simple yet powerful principle of building momentum in organizations for sustained success.