The Caterpillar's Edge: Evolve, Evolve Again, and Thrive in Business
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| Rating | : | 4.95 (559 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B073BGYJGW |
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| Number of Pages | : | 409 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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Within its DNA, the caterpillar aspires and pushes for more, and it gets just that, evolving gracefully from one entity into another, always building a competitive edge in the process. Business leaders, large and small, need to learn a new game with very different rules. It exposes the addictions that chain us to our past and the truths that influence our behaviors. The Caterpillar's Edge shows why we must embrace a future of flux. And, it shows just how to seize breakthrough advantages by pushing through all the noise around "Big Data". Break free from accepted archaic business practices by cracking that secret code which demands evolving your business always.. The secret code to growing a successful business is adjusting your strategy every single day. They must believe that their companies are caterpillars with the potential to become butterflies. They must accept an ever-changing and uncertain landscape, but a landscape that can be constantly leveraged for greater profitability
Essential Reading for Innovative Leaders Shekhar Chitnis This is an essential read if you want to lead. It is insightful, thoughtful and full of real life examples that help the reader understand not only the theory but also visualize how the theory will apply to real life situations. While perfectly timed for todays really volatile (or should I politely say dynamic) environment, it pulls examples from the past that reinforce the point that the wisdom of the ages is also being encapsulated in the narrative -- so while the need to evolve is even more urgent today, it reassures that some the solutions available are also time tested. While t. Douglas Laney said The Ultimate "Self-Help" Book for Your Company. As an IT industry analyst and researcher over the past "The Ultimate "Self-Help" Book for Your Company" according to Douglas Laney. As an IT industry analyst and researcher over the past 20 years I have witnessed most companies morph intowelldisquieted customers, squandered talent, pissed-off investors, and unfinished innovations. Or simply get absorbed and forgotten. In the Caterpillar’s Edge, renowned strategist Sid Mohasseb it seems has seen the same, but had the good sense to document why this happens and how to avert the same fate for your organization.It’s no spoiler to say Mohasseb recognizes that it’s all about change. But inhibitors like a status-quo mentality, complacency, comfort-zon. 0 years I have witnessed most companies morph intowelldisquieted customers, squandered talent, pissed-off investors, and unfinished innovations. Or simply get absorbed and forgotten. In the Caterpillar’s Edge, renowned strategist Sid Mohasseb it seems has seen the same, but had the good sense to document why this happens and how to avert the same fate for your organization.It’s no spoiler to say Mohasseb recognizes that it’s all about change. But inhibitors like a status-quo mentality, complacency, comfort-zon. "Change for Good!" according to Cameron. I am a huge proponent of self development and embracing change in my personal life and in the company I work for. Thankfully the author captures these two important elements into one book.In the marketplace, companies will either survive or fail. One important reason that companies fail is because they are not being led by people who do not embrace change. Successful companies adjust to the market and consumer demands without having to comprise their core values.Sid's professional experience consisted at one point being a top strategist for KPMG. Throughout the book, he applies logi