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The Execution Premium: Linking Strategy to Operations for Competitive Advantage
Robert Steven Kaplan, David P. Norton
In a world of stiffening competition, business strategy is more crucial than ever. Yet most organizations struggle in this area–not with formulating strategy but with executing it, or putting their strategy into action. Owing to execution failures, companies realize just a fraction of the financial performance promised in their strategic plans.
It doesn’t have to be that way, maintain Robert Kaplan and David Norton in The Execution Premium. Building on their breakthrough works on strategy-focused organizations, the authors describe a multistage system that enables you to gain measurable benefits from your carefully formulated business strategy. This book shows you how to:
- Develop an effective strategy–with tools such as SWOT analysis, vision formulation, and strategic change agendas
- Plan execution of the strategy–through portfolios of strategic initiatives linked to strategy maps and Balanced Scorecards
- Put your strategy into action–by integrating operational tools such as process dashboards, rolling forecasts, and activity-based costing
- Test and update your strategy–using carefully designed management meetings to review operational and strategic data
Drawing on extensive research and detailed case studies from a broad array of industries, The Execution Premium presents a systematic and proven framework for achieving the financial results promised by your strategy.
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Social Entrepreneurship For Dummies
Social Entrepreneurship For Dummies
Social Entrepreneurship For Dummies 2010 Edition
In today’s business world, your bottom line isn’t measured by your company’s financial performance alone. Social Entrepreneurship For Dummies shows you how to implement social responsibility to your business plan in order to increase your bottom line.This book helps any social entrepreneur gain the necessary skills needed to change the system and spread the solution, while providing explanations of the most successful business tools being used today.
- A complete reference on the ideas and processes associated with social entrepreneurship
- Provides a foundation and business plan for those looking to create their own socially oriented business venture
Social Entrepreneurship For Dummies gives you the trusted and friendly advice you need to get on your way toward social responsibility!
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Blue Ocean Strategy
Blue Ocean Strategy
How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make the Competition Irrelevant
Harvard Business School
