Uncommon Sense, Common Nonsense: Why some organisations consistently outperform others
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Uncommon Sense, Common Nonsense: Why some organisations consistently outperform others [Kindle Edition]
Jules Goddard (Author), Tony Eccles (Author)
Publication Date: May 3, 2012
This is a book for managers who know that their organisations are stuck in a mindset that thrives on fashionable business theories that are no more than folk wisdom, and whose so-called strategies that are little more than banal wish lists.It puts forward the notion that the application of uncommon sense – thinking or acting differently from other organisations in a way that makes unusual sense – is the secret to competitive success. For those who want to succeed and stand out from the herd this book is a beacon of uncommon sense and a timely antidote to managerial humbug.Editorial Reviews
Review
“‘Provocative, insightful, innovative and contrarian – with truths on every page’ (Professor Lynda Gratton, London Business School) ‘This ground-breaking book s a joy to read’ (Tom Robertson, Dean, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania) ‘Investing in new ideas is more fruitful than investing in market research. Goddard and Eccles understand this, pinpointing that an openness to making mistakes is often a better route to success than the goal of making money’ (Sir James Dyson)”
About the Author
Jules Goddard is a Fellow of the Centre for Management Development at London Business School, where he has taught competitive strategy and creative marketing for 30 years. He is also a Research Associate of the Management Lab at London Business School and was previously Gresham Professor of Commerce
Tony Eccles is Visiting Professor of Strategic Management at Cass Business School, City University, having previously been Professor of Strategic Management at London Business School, In his career he has consulted with many international organisations and been a television presenter
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