Solution for Leaders

Author: Jim Schefter
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Technology breaks international boundaries, making competition more intense than ever in history. Whether leaders can connect employees, corporate strategy, and goals has become the key to long-term success for the enterprise. "Leadership Solutions" provides a specific implementation plan for a set of management knowledge and information, thereby motivating employees and improving the operational performance of the enterprise. As an expert in leadership studies and the head of Towers, Perrin, Jim Schefter, based on extensive consulting and research experience in many top global companies such as IBM and Motorola, outlines a complete and effective process applicable to any industry and any enterprise. Vivid anecdotes and case studies reveal how leaders face real business problems—from declining stock prices to chaotic mergers—and overcome these challenges, connecting the dots to make both the company and its leaders stronger and more successful. What did Jreer Stead do to help Ingram Micro become one of the world's largest technology companies? What did Jack Welch do to help GE re-emerge as one of the world's most valuable companies? What did FedEx do to maintain its dominance in next-day delivery? What did Pat Kelly at PSS WorldMedical do to create a truly super-growth company? "Leadership Solutions" offers a unique perspective on how these companies and many others can create an environment where employees are eager to work, think, and act like the owners, achieving extraordinary goals. Through engaging case studies and leadership...