Built To Last
Successful Habits of Visionary Companies
$58.50
- Hardcover
368 pages
- Release Date
3 October 2005
Summary
The key to building an organisation for lasting success.
The concept behind this book is simple and brilliant- find out what makes companies that outperform their peers for decades enjoy that success - and then apply those lessons yourself. Written by multimillion-copy bestselling author, speaker and business management consultant Jim Collins and organizational theorist Jerry Porras, it’s the only blueprint you need for sustained business growth.
‘Built to Last is an unusual b…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781844135844 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1844135845 |
| Author: | James Collins, Jerry Porras, Jim Collins |
| Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
| Imprint: | Pimlico |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Edition: | 4th |
| Release Date: | 3 October 2005 |
| Weight: | 568g |
| Dimensions: | 242mm x 165mm x 34mm |
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Critics Review
A huge inspiration for our business growth strategy over the years.
”‘One of the most eye-opening business studies since In Search of Excellence.’” – Kevin Maney USA Today “‘Built to Last is an unusual business book - seriously researched, unconventional in its conclusions…[It] is well worth reading, particularly by those engaged in trying to reinvigorate our nation’s largest enterprises.’ ” – Richard J. Tofel Wall Street Journal “‘In Built to Last, Collins and Porras present a brilliant and lucid analysis and, yes, a blueprint for organizational excellence. It should be required reading.’” – Warren Bennis
About The Author
James Collins
Jim Collins (Author)
Jim Collins is a student of companies - great ones, good ones, weak ones, failed ones - from young start-ups to venerable sesquicentennials. The author of the national bestseller Good to Great and co-author of Built to Last, he serves as a teacher to leaders throughout the corporate and social sectors. His most recent book is Great by Choice, a look at why some companies thrive in uncertain times. His work has been featured in Fortune, Business Week, The Economist, USA Today, and Harvard Business Review.
James Collins (Author)
James Collins is a leading Sport & Exercise Nutritionist. Currently working as a consultant within European Football, he was Head of Nutrition at Arsenal Football Club from 2010 until 2017. During this period, he was also recruited as Consultant Nutritionist for the England Football Team at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil and advised the 2018 World Cup winning French men’s football team.
In elite sport, James has advised Team GB Olympic teams and athletes during the Beijing 2008, London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Recently elected as President of The Royal Society of Medicine’s ‘Food and Health’ forum, James is a member of the international group PINES, and is a registered Sport & Exercise Nutritionist (SENr).
Following his undergraduate study in the USA and UK, James completed his Masters Degree in Sport and Exercise Nutrition at Loughborough University. He then added The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Diploma in Sport and Exercise Nutrition, awarded by the Medical Commission, in Lausanne, Switzerland.
At his Harley Street practice, The Centre for Health and Human Performance (CHHP), James works with clients ranging from CEOs to athletes and celebrities from performance industries.
James also regularly collaborates with the media. He is columnist for The Telegraph and a regular consultant to the BBC, recently working on the 2018 Sport Relief television show, while he is a regular contributor to BBCGoodFood online.
Jerry Porras (Author)
Jerry L. Porras is the Fred H. Merrill Professor of Organizational Behaviour and Change at Stanford University Graduate School of Business. He is the author of Stream Analysis and the co-inventor of stream analysis computer software.
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