Greatest Management Paradigm

Author: (USA) Time Magazine Reviewed by Xiao Wei Translated
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Publish Date: 2002-03-01
Features: I think good management is not about technology, nor about prescriptions, remedies, or simply listing tasks—you just do them, and things will turn out well. I prefer to compare management to an art, a craft. When practicing a craft, you adjust according to the actual situation and the nature of the materials. A good manager not only knows what to do but also understands why and is aware of the specific outcomes. You need to have a clear understanding of your goals, long-term objectives, and the ability to create unique solutions. This book is a great learning resource for Chinese entrepreneurs. It features the 25 most outstanding business leaders in the world, as selected by U.S. Time Magazine at the end of 2001. Among them are Carlos Ghosn, who revived a nine-year consecutive loss-making Nissan company; Mary Musielli, who transformed a wastewater treatment plant into a media giant in just three years; Liu Chuanzhi, the "father of management" in China, who turned Lenovo into the country's largest computer manufacturer; and other business elites like Bill Gates, Steve Case, and Ollila. For Chinese entrepreneurs, they are all worthy role models to learn from.