Jim Collins Livres

Pourquoi certaines entreprises, affichant des performances plutôt moyennes, décollent-elles soudain pour rejoindre le peloton de tête ? Qu'est-ce qui les différencie de leurs concurrentes ? Et peut-on étendre à d'autres les principes dont elles se sont inspirées ? Pendant cinq ans, Jim Collins et son équipe de chercheurs se sont attelés à cette vaste question pour débusquer le secret de la conversion à l'excellence. Onze entreprises, retenues pour leurs performances boursières très supérieures à celles de leur secteur, ont été comparées à leurs concurrentes. Les conclusions qui en ressortent sont étonnantes : loin des stratégies flamboyantes, menées à grand renfort de communication, la transition vers l'excellence s'est faite discrètement, sans stratégie préalable, sous l'impulsion de leaders au profil modeste. Plutôt que d'imposer leurs visions, ces derniers ont cherché les meilleurs collaborateurs. Puis, ils ont encouragé un débat intense et permanent au sein de l'entreprise. Ce qui a payé ? Le choix d'un concept simple guidant l'activité de l'entreprise, la détermination sans faille des dirigeants à le mettre en oeuvre, une discipline de fer d'abord appliquée au sommet de la hiérarchie. Dérangeant ? Certes, mais bienvenu dans un contexte où certains leaders semblent avoir perdu la tête...

"What's the roadmap to create a company that not only survives its infancy but thrives, changing the world for decades to come? Nine years before the publication of his epochal bestseller Good to Great, Jim Collins and his mentor, Bill Lazier, answered this question in their bestselling book, Beyond Entrepreneurship. Beyond Entrepreneurship left a definitive mark on the business community, influencing the young pioneers who were, at that time, creating the technology revolution that was birthing in Silicon Valley. Decades later, successive generations of entrepreneurs still turn to the strategies outlined in Beyond Entrepreneurship to answer the most pressing business questions. BE 2.0 is a new and improved version of the book that Jim Collins and Bill Lazier wrote years ago. In BE 2.0, Jim Collins honors his mentor, Bill Lazier, who passed away in 2005, and reexamines the original text of Beyond Entrepreneurship with his 2020 perspective. The book includes the original text of Beyond Entrepreneurship, as well as four new chapters and fifteen new essays. BE 2.0 pulls together the key concepts across Collins' thirty years of research into one integrated framework called The Map. The result is a singular reading experience, which presents a unified vision of company creation that will fascinate not only Jim's millions of dedicated readers worldwide, but also introduce a new generation to his remarkable work" --Amazon

From Jim Collins, the most influential business thinker of our era, comes an upgrade of his classic, Beyond Entrepreneurship, that includes all-new findings and world-changing insights. What's the roadmap to create a company that not only survives its infancy but thrives, changing the world for decades to come? Jim Collins and his mentor, Bill Lazier, answered this question in their book, Beyond Entrepreneurship. Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0 is a new and improved version of that book. In this upgraded edition, Jim Collins reexamines the original text of Beyond Entrepreneurship with his 2020 perspective. The book includes the original text of Beyond Entrepreneurship, as well as four new chapters and fifteen new essays. Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0 pulls together the key concepts across Collins' thirty years of research into one integrated framework called The Map. The result is a singular reading experience, which presents a unified vision of company creation that will fascinate not only Jim's millions of dedicated readers worldwide, but also introduce a new generation to his remarkable work.

Focusing on the transport systems of Manchester, this book delves into the intricacies of the city's buses and rail network. It examines their development, functionality, and impact on urban life, providing insights into how these systems shape the daily experiences of residents and visitors alike. Through detailed analysis, the work highlights key historical milestones and future challenges, making it a valuable resource for understanding Manchester's transportation landscape.

A companion guidebook to the number-one bestselling Good to Great, focused on implementation of the flywheel concept, one of Jim Collins’ most memorable ideas that has been used across industries and the social sectors, and with startups.The key to business success is not a single innovation or one plan. It is the act of turning the flywheel, slowly gaining momentum and eventually reaching a breakthrough. Building upon the flywheel concept introduced in his groundbreaking classic Good to Great, Jim Collins teaches readers how to create their own flywheel, how to accelerate the flywheel’s momentum, and how to stay on the flywheel in shifting markets and during times of turbulence.Combining research from his Good to Great labs and case studies from organizations like Amazon, Vanguard, and the Cleveland Clinic which have turned their flywheels with outstanding results, Collins demonstrates that successful organizations can disrupt the world around them—and reach unprecedented success—by employing the flywheel concept.

Enumerates the principles for building a truly great enterprise in unpredictable, tumultuous and fast-moving times

Most executives aim for ambitious goals, crafting vision statements and complex procedures, often leading to cumbersome bureaucracy. However, it doesn't have to be this way. Jim Collins introduces the catalytic mechanism, a straightforward yet impactful managerial tool that bridges lofty aspirations and tangible outcomes. These mechanisms serve as a dynamic, non-bureaucratic link between objectives and performance. Unlike traditional managerial controls, catalytic mechanisms possess five key traits: they yield desired results in unexpected ways; they redistribute power for the system's overall benefit, often unsettling traditional power holders; they have real consequences; they eliminate "viruses," or individuals who don't align with core values; and they create lasting effects. Collins illustrates the effectiveness of catalytic mechanisms through various examples from individuals and organizations that have successfully implemented them. Importantly, a mechanism that works for one organization may not suit another; they must be customized to fit specific goals and contexts. To assist readers in developing their own catalytic mechanisms, Collins provides general principles for effective implementation.

James Collins and Jerry Porras have examined eighteen exceptional and long-lasting companies, including General Electric, Boeing, Disney, Hewlett-Packard and Proctor and Gamble, and compared each with one of its closest but less successful competitors, in order to discover just what has given it the edge over its rivals. What they found out about success and management styles can be learnt and applied by the vast majority of managers at all levels. The new final chapter looks at the implications of the internet - Built to Flip.

Jim Collins sets out a radically new approach to creating successful hospitals, police forces, universities, charities, and other non-profit-making organisations.

The compelling story of a single season in the world's finest amateur baseball league