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Summary: Keep it Simple, that's the Secret to Dynamic Growth
Review: "The fundamental ideas that produce real market value and owner wealth today are based on the same 'habits' John D. Rockefeller employed to master the oil industry." So says Verne Harnish, author of Mastering the Rockefeller Habits. During America's early oil-boom, tycoon John D. Rockefeller's disciplined approach to business replaced the helter-skelter methods of the original pioneering speculators. "These important disciplines need to be embraced by all companies that want to prosper in the upcoming decade," avers expert Harnish, founder of Gazelles, Inc. and creator of the Master of Business Dynamics program. His new book offers up the tools and habits Rockefeller implemented with such notable success. Harnish is a man with a mission: to help entrepreneurs of emerging, fast-growth companies increase the value of their firms. He has spent nearly two decades working with the CEOs and executive teams of fast growth firms. Says former client Alan Rudy, CEO of Columbus, Ohio's Express Med, "Everyone talks about the 'entrepreneurial glass ceiling' and advises you to 'let go,' 'delegate more,' 'concentrate on alignment,' 'be unique,' 'remain nimble as your company grows,' etc., but no one, until now, ever gives you a practical guide on how to achieve all of that and keep your sanity." Complex problems may have simple solutions. Harnish says the secret is strategically smart decisions coupled with a team closely aligned and accountable to those decisions. Alan Rudy and thousands of other business owners have benefited directly from the simple and practical "tools" outlined in Mastering the Rockefeller Habits. "Today's execs have little patience for anything except that which they can put to work immediately, " says Harnish. "My program brings solid solutions to the challenges that come with building a company." Harnish's now-famous "Mastering a One Page Strategic Plan" process has been a best-selling article on the web. Now his new book from SelectBooks is a compilation of best practices adapted from some of the best-run firms on the planet. Included is an instructive chapter co-authored by Rich Russakoff revealing winning tactics to get financial backing from banks.
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Summary: Keep it Simple, that's the Secret to Dynamic Growth
Review: "The fundamental ideas that produce real market value and owner wealth today are based on the same 'habits' John D. Rockefeller employed to master the oil industry." So says Verne Harnish, author of Mastering the Rockefeller Habits. During America's early oil-boom, tycoon John D. Rockefeller's disciplined approach to business replaced the helter-skelter methods of the original pioneering speculators. "These important disciplines need to be embraced by all companies that want to prosper in the upcoming decade," avers expert Harnish, founder of Gazelles, Inc. and creator of the Master of Business Dynamics program. His new book offers up the tools and habits Rockefeller implemented with such notable success. Harnish is a man with a mission: to help entrepreneurs of emerging, fast-growth companies increase the value of their firms. He has spent nearly two decades working with the CEOs and executive teams of fast growth firms. Says former client Alan Rudy, CEO of Columbus, Ohio's Express Med, "Everyone talks about the 'entrepreneurial glass ceiling' and advises you to 'let go,' 'delegate more,' 'concentrate on alignment,' 'be unique,' 'remain nimble as your company grows,' etc., but no one, until now, ever gives you a practical guide on how to achieve all of that and keep your sanity." Complex problems may have simple solutions. Harnish says the secret is strategically smart decisions coupled with a team closely aligned and accountable to those decisions. Alan Rudy and thousands of other business owners have benefited directly from the simple and practical "tools" outlined in Mastering the Rockefeller Habits. "Today's execs have little patience for anything except that which they can put to work immediately, " says Harnish. "My program brings solid solutions to the challenges that come with building a company." Harnish's now-famous "Mastering a One Page Strategic Plan" process has been a best-selling article on the web. Now his new book from SelectBooks is a compilation of best practices adapted from some of the best-run firms on the planet. Included is an instructive chapter co-authored by Rich Russakoff revealing winning tactics to get financial backing from banks.
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Summary: An "easy-read" textbook on managing fast growth.
Review: As the CEO of a young, fast-growth company, this book couldn't have come at a better time. Mr. Harnish provides great insight and practial solutions for building and enhancing a fast growing company - all in an "easy-to-read" format.
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Summary: Verne is the small business growth guru
Review: For any entrepreneur who is planning on growing their company, Mastering the Rockefeller Habits is the one book to read. Use this as a manual, I have, and it has made all the difference in the world. It's practical, intelligent, and easy to read and follow.
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Summary: Verne is the small business growth guru
Review: For any entrepreneur who is planning on growing their company, Mastering the Rockefeller Habits is the one book to read. Use this as a manual, I have, and it has made all the difference in the world. It's practical, intelligent, and easy to read and follow.
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Summary: Extremely useful for any business
Review: Harnish's book is extremely clear about the importance of core values, mission, alignment and rythym. All concepts that most of us know, but don't know how to really implement. The difference between this book and others I've read, is that it gives you well thought out tools which you can implement with confidence. It's obvious that these tools have been honed through Mr. Harnish's work with many entrepreneurs and CEOs. Pay special attention to the planning pyramid; it's helped me share the big vision and get the organization into alignment. By putting stakes in the ground, it also quickly helps to identify any holes there may be in the overall strategy. All in all, this is a must read.
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Summary: Must Read for All Change Agents
Review: I am delighted with Mastering the Rockefeller Habits-it exceeded my expectations. As one familiar with Verne Harnish's background and experience, I was expecting a no-nonsense, to-the-point, application-oriented book of immediate value to entrepreneurs. This is there in spades. What I found above and beyond this was a plan of action complete with tools applicable for any size organization or function within a company attempting significant change. The non-profit I research and write for is tasked with helping product-centered companies transition to services-led businesses. The opportunities and roadblocks that Harnish lays out for the small, fast-growth company are almost identical to the issues and obstacles found in the start-up businesses trying to incubate in large corporate parents. Therefore, the principles and tools found in Mastering the Rockefeller Habits align perfectly with the needs of those organizations trying to create new, fast growth services business inside their corporations, no matter their size. Foundation of both research and experience, easy to read, and immediate application. I am recommending this book to all our constituents.
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Summary: Must Read for All Change Agents
Review: I am delighted with Mastering the Rockefeller Habits-it exceeded my expectations. As one familiar with Verne Harnish's background and experience, I was expecting a no-nonsense, to-the-point, application-oriented book of immediate value to entrepreneurs. This is there in spades. What I found above and beyond this was a plan of action complete with tools applicable for any size organization or function within a company attempting significant change. The non-profit I research and write for is tasked with helping product-centered companies transition to services-led businesses. The opportunities and roadblocks that Harnish lays out for the small, fast-growth company are almost identical to the issues and obstacles found in the start-up businesses trying to incubate in large corporate parents. Therefore, the principles and tools found in Mastering the Rockefeller Habits align perfectly with the needs of those organizations trying to create new, fast growth services business inside their corporations, no matter their size. Foundation of both research and experience, easy to read, and immediate application. I am recommending this book to all our constituents.
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Summary: Must reading for entrepreneurs
Review: I loved this book and have recommended it to several of my consulting clients. Verne is great at driving home simple but powerful principles.
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Summary: Helped me get my company off the lanch pad
Review: If you're trying to get your company to the next level then this is the book for you. I'm a CEO of a small 48 person business services company that does lead generation for the complex sale. Our company had grown 95% every year for five years and made the Inc 500 so I thought I had things figured out...until our growth hit the wall. The biggest value I got from this book was reducing my 100 page strategic plan to just 2 simple pages. Verne calls it the "Planning Pyramid" You can down load the Planning Pyramid yourself at www.gazelles.com. Also, there's an online course (still in beta) and it's free visit http://www.teamcarney.com/gazelles/ I followed each chapter step that he laid out... values, vision, BHAG, sandbox, annual and quarterly goals, critical numbers, milestones and objectives. We've now set a clear vision and our entire team knows our critical numbers which has resulted better communication, honesty, accountability and ultimately teamwork. I'm pleased to say that we've broken through to the next level and I give credit to this book for helping me get my strategy in order. Bottom line: The book is worth the investment.
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