This is a must-read for most business schools and business associates. The classic how-to manual on how to create a great organization. Written more as a walk-through of findings at the tail end of a five year study, unlike other business briefs, I was too late in reading this one.
This book essentially the results of a backward looking study that does an in depth analysis of a very select group of 11 companies that meet a very tough criteria, such as beating the market three times over for over a period of 15 years. The author and his research team break down all the characteristics of how these cross-industry companies differ from their counterparts within their industries that were merely 'good'.
This book is a must read and a defacto read for many business leaders and business schools. Even if you don't agree with all the findings, there are several good topics of discussion that generate food for thought for any field you may be in.
