"Speak Softly, Carry a Big Stick - Management Methods to Improve Company Execution (Revised Edition)"

Author: David Meister (USA)
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Although many managers frequently mention terms like systems, processes, and other jargon, very few actually act according to the standards they set. A manager's strong execution ability is the key to corporate success. When employees feel that the company's leadership genuinely follows through on its promises and leads by example, it inspires tremendous enthusiasm, thereby significantly boosting the company's performance. Based on a pragmatic and rigorous approach, the author of this book, David Meister, conducted research on the relationship between corporate culture and corporate performance by surveying 139 office locations across 29 companies in 15 industries and 15 countries, leading to the conclusions mentioned above. During interviews with managers and employees from the surveyed companies, the author found that the key to corporate success lies not only in systems but also in the personality and skills of managers—the difference between Volt and Excel lies in their execution.