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The must-read summary of James Citrin's book: "Zoom: How 12 Exceptional Companies Are Navigating the Road to the Next Economy".
This complete summary of the ideas from James Citrin's book "Zoom" shows that in order to succeed and excel in the emerging economy, business leaders need to master six basic strategies. In his book, the author explores each of these strategies and defines ways in which companies can learn to apply this strategy in their own working space. This summary demonstrates that the successful companies of the future will be those that manage to combine enduring leadership principles and the innovations made possible by new technology.
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To learn more, read "Zoom" and discover the key to staying successful in the current tech-driven world.
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Seitenzahl: 37
Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2014
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Book Presentation:Zoom by James Citrin
Book Abstract
About the Author
Important Note About This Ebook
Summary of Zoom(James Citrin)
Book Presentation:Zoom by James Citrin
Book Abstract
MAIN IDEA
To succeed and excel in the emerging economy, business leaders need to master six basic strategies:
Interestingly, these six strategies are not entirely new. It is now starting to become abundantly clear the key to being a good manager in the future will be to combine the best of what has always worked with the best of what has suddenly become feasible with the ongoing arrival of the new economy. The winning recipe will be to partner enduring principles of leadership with execution performance that takes full advantage of new technology and the Internet.
Thus, the success strategies of the future will be a blend of timeless leadership principles and new management practices. Business managers that get this mix just right are on to a winning formula. The high growth companies of the future will be those which succeed in combining together enduring leadership principles and the execution innovations made possible by new technology and the Internet. This applies in every industry right across the economy.
“Each company will find different ways to weave these tenets together. Some emphasize speed, while others focus on customer feedback. Sometimes it’s hard to distinguish among the principles because they are so tightly interwoven. But these rules of the road are certainly the pillars that support a successful business strategy and structure in a tech-driven world. The most talented individuals want to be part of a successful team and feel as if they are working toward important and common goals. This is what’s required of every successful company in the Next Economy – whatever direction it ultimately takes.”
– James Citrin
About the Author
JAMES CITRIN is managing director of the global technology, communications and media practice at Spencer Stuart, an executive search and human capital consulting firm. He specializes in conducting CEO searches and identifying emerging executive leadership for some of the world’s best companies such as Yahoo!, Reader’s Digest Association, Eastman Kodak Company, Akamai Technologies and Penguin Publishing. Mr. Citrin also is a leading commentator on business leadership, governance and human capital issues. He is the coauthor of Lessons from the Top: The Search for America’s Best Business Leaders. Mr. Citrin is a graduate of Vassar College and the Harvard Business School.
Important Note About This Ebook
This is a summary and not a critique or a review of the book. It does not offer judgment or opinion on the content of the book. This summary may not be organized chapter-wise but is an overview of the main ideas, viewpoints and arguments from the book as a whole. This means that the organization of this summary is not a representation of the book.
Summary of Zoom(James Citrin)
1. Be capable of doing everything at speed.
Main Idea
Today, speed has become an obsession. Consumers expect rapid and responsive service. Organizations must act with urgency to gain a first-mover’s advantage while still allowing enough time for thought and reflection. Thus, the first key to success in the future is to structure your business to do everything at speed.
Supporting Ideas
The 10 ways to implement this strategy are:
Either be first to market or be a smart follower.Smart followers watch others struggle with problems, and then get to the market with their own solution as rapidly as possible. The key to both market leadership and smart following is the ability to make adjustments quickly.
Develop simple, executable business modules.Many companies are now breaking their business models down into simple pieces, and then finding ways to optimize each piece. Keep everything as simple as possible.
Teach people the real corporate map.Instead of an organizational chart, show new employees how things really work in the company. Develop a guidebook so new people can get up to speed quickly.
Flatten your hierarchy.Have, at the very most, four layers between entry-level employees and the CEO. If you need more, restructure the business into smaller business units.
Share the vision.Evangelize what’s special about your company and where you want to head. Employees need to hear this frequently and repetitively if they are to stay on track.
Measure and then reward speed.Without encouraging recklessness, measure how quickly things are being done. Then align your incentive system so those who achieve greater speed earn more.
Allow technology to aid communications, not take it over.
