2. Introduction
Summary
Primary purpose of the book is to identify
How to become a great company
3. Methodology
Summary
Defining a “Great Company”
Research base upon
Articles in newspapers, magazines etc.
Interviews
Publicly available data
Identifying differences between a good company
and a great company.
Leadership style
Financial turnover and ratios
Business strategies
Layoffs and compensation
4. Book Overview
Summary
Order of the occurrence is important
Right people in right positions are
the pivot at every step
Believe in the people and keep faith
that you will prevail in difficult times
Always stick to the core values while
making decisions
You do not need vertical of
hierarchies if there are disciplined
people
Technology can only help sustain a
transition and cannot start a
transition
No transition can happen in a day
First Good to Great then Built to Last
5. Likes from the Book
So simply answers the basic question for greatness.
Clarity in thoughts demonstrated with perfect examples
Fine comparison between good companies and great companies across
parameters
All concepts talks about practical methods
Relates the findings with non-business scenarios to prove that theories work
in every sphere.
Best lines:
Analysis