ewads's Full Review: James C. Collins - Good to Great: Why Some Compani...
If you're thinking of picking up a Jim Collins book, this is the one to start with. Much more applicable than his preceding book, "Built to Last", Collins makes a few, simple conclusions that anyone can actually use in their careers. Whereas "Built to Last" was an interesting academic exercise with some bland observations, "Good to Great" is less about case studies and more about framing simple guidelines that can be applied. With this book, you'll actually remember the half dozen points that Collins makes and maybe even find use for them in your career. That can't be said for most other business books written these days.
As with all business books, the conclusions that are made try to simplify things too much. Although his conclusions fit his case studies very well, they are not one-size-fits-all for all situations. For instance, he concludes that it's important above all else to recruit top-tier people and get rid of people who don't fit, and to do it swiftly. In the real world, handling human resources is not so black or white - it's not that simple. So, take his advice with a grain of salt.
Collins has a clear and structured writing style that is easy to follow and keeps you interested.
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