Leading the revolution : how to thrive in turbulent times by making innovation a way of life

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Title:

Leading the revolution : how to thrive in turbulent times by making innovation a way of life

Author:

Hamel, Gary.

ISBN:

9780452283244

9781578511891

Personal Author:

Hamel, Gary.

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

xiii, 337 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

General Note:

"Fully updated, with a new introduction"--Cover.

Contents:

End of progress -- Facing up to strategy decay -- Business concept innovation -- Be your own seer -- Corporate rebels -- Go ahead! Revolt! -- Gray-haired revolutionaries -- Design rules for innovation -- New innovation solution.

Abstract:

"The man who helped set the management agenda for the 1990s now brings us into the twenty-first century with the national bestseller Leading the Revolution. In this newly updated edition, Gary Hamel lays out an action plan for any individual or company intent on becoming - and staying - an industry revolutionary and a relentless innovator. By drawing on the success of "gray-haired revolutionaries" like Charles Schwab and GE Capital - companies that are always one step ahead of the rest - and profiling pioneering individuals, Hamel explains how companies can continue to grow, innovate, and achieve success, even in a chaotic world market. With insight culled from years of experience and packed with practical advice, Leading the Revolution is a must-read for anyone who doesn't want to get caught in the slow lane in the race for success in the twenty-first century."--Jacket.

Subject Term:

Creative ability in business.

Strategic planning.

Electronic Access:

Contributor biographical information http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0718/2003267645-b.html
Publisher description http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1204/2003267645-d.html

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Summary

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

One of the world's preeminent business thinkers and co-author of the bestseller, Competing for the Future , Gary Hamel has helped set the management agenda for three decades. Now, he brings us into the twenty-first century with Leading the Revolution , which spent time on The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today , and Business Week bestseller lists, among others.

Hamel lays out an innovative action plan for any company or individual intent on becoming-and staying-an industry revolutionary, for years to come. By drawing on the success of "gray haired revolutionaries" like Charles Schwab, Virgin, and GE Capital-companies that are always thinking ahead of the game and growing in new directions-and profiling individuals such as Ken Kutaragi, one of the pioneers of Sony Playstation, Hamel explains how companies can continue to grow, innovate, and achieve success, even in a chaotic world market. With insight culled from years of experience, Hamel-

. Explores where revolutionary new business concepts come from
. Identifies the key design criteria for building companies that are activist-friendly and revolution-ready
. Shows how to avoid becoming "one-vision wonders"
. Demonstrates how to harness the imagination of every employee
. Explains how to develop new financial measures that focus on creating new wealth

Packed with practical advice, Leading the Revolution is an accessible read, perfect for both businesses and individuals that don't want to get caught in the slow lane in the race for success in the twenty-first century.