Change and execute : how to transform and design your business for sustainable success / Kevin E. Phillips.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Phillips, Kevin E., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Success in business.

Strategic planning.

Organizational change.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (177 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton, Florida : Routledge, [2021]

Summary:

"The business environment is changing at a faster rate than ever, with transformational shifts taking place in every industry and market in the world. These changes create increased risks for companies that remain complacent. However, they also generate opportunity for businesses willing to adapt and evolve. The key is transforming your organization to meet the demands of tomorrow. Change and Execute: How to Transform and Design Your Business for Sustained Success has been written to help you do just that. This book provides strategic insights, solutions, and direction that will empower you to improve your organization by providing definitive actions that will transform potential into productivity to generate sustained success. You are encouraged to use this book to transform your organization and take it to the next level! Features: Shares 10 changes that will have an enormous impact on the future of business over the next 10 years Highlights the importance of maximizing the value companies deliver to customers Shares the increased threats that are now present due to global competition Includes a fascinating case study on how the Golden State Warriors revolutionized the NBA and effectively draws parallels to how business has evolved in the 21st century Explains how changes in the workplace have shifted the perspective of the "traditional" employee Provides new characteristics and traits leaders need to be successful Examines how policies, processes, procedures, and performance have changed in the workplace Discusses actions companies must take to generate sustained results Describes the risks that are present when you are resistant to change"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

Author

Introduction

Section I Change and Execute

Chapter 1 The World Has Changed

If You Do Not Change, You Will Die

A Blockbuster Failure

Four Core Questions

What Do You Do?

What Could Make You Obsolete or Replaceable?

What Change Can You Make to Eliminate This Risk?

What Specific Actions Can You Take to Execute This Change?

Bringing It All Together

Notes

Chapter 2 You Need to Change

Diffusion of Innovations

Innovators

How Innovators View Change

Early Adopters

How Early Adopters View Change

Early Majority

How the Early Majority Views Change

Late Majority

How the Late Majority Views Change

Laggards

How the Laggards View Change

Four Types of Companies That Fight Change

People Who Don't Get It Don't Get That They Don't Get It

Chapter 3 For Those Who Want to Win

For Those Who Still Do Not Believe

For Those Who Lost a Grip on Reality

For Those Who Have Analysis Paralysis

For Those Who Weren't Given a Choice

For Those Who Are Still Fighting Change

For Those Who Fail to Act

Note

Section II Digging Deeper

Chapter 4 V-A-L-U-E

Self-Awareness, Authenticity, and Reality

We're Not Selling T-Shirts Here, Motherf**ker

The ROI of Your Actions

Make It Easy, Not Sexy

Maximize the Value to the Consumer at the Lowest Cost to You

Chapter 5 A Global Perspective

How Has the Global Economy Changed Your Industry?

What Is Your Competitive Advantage Today?

What Are You Wasting Money On?

Why Are You Trying to Outthink the Room?

Where Do We Go from Here?

Bringing It All Together.

Chapter 6 Change, Execute, and the Golden State Warriors

Transform Your Game

Stop Denying the Truth

Let Go of the Past

Trust in Your Data

Take Your Shot

Adapt, Evolve, and Improve

Section III Inside Your Organization

Chapter 7 Leaders

Leverage Cross-functional Collaboration to Solve Dynamic Problems

Be Comfortable Sharing Decision-making Responsibilities

Be Open to Communication Changes

Demonstrate Integrity and Maintain Emotional Discipline

Be Serial Masters Continually Developing Expertise across Domains

Implement Agile Execution Based on Rapid Iteration

Embrace Technology and Use Innovation

Chapter 8 Employees

Become a Specialist by Developing Highly Coveted Skills

Never Stop Learning

Be Flexible: Careers Are Not Linear

Build Your Living Resume

Surround Yourself with Greatness

Be Easy to Work With

Increase Your Technological Prowess

Chapter 9 Policies, Processes, Procedures, and Performance

Stop Being Process-Focused, Start Being Solutions-Driven

Stop Glorifying Busyness, Start Celebrating Results

Stop Making Work Difficult, Start Delivering Value

Stop Resisting Progress, Start Updating and Automating

Stop Celebrating Mediocrity, Start Elevating Performance

Stop Being Unpredictable, Start Delivering Consistency

Stop Accepting Complacency, Start Being Proactive

Section IV What's Next?

Chapter 10 The Unimaginable

The Unimaginable Made Your Competitive Advantage Obsolete

The Unimaginable Changed the Game

The Unimaginable Is Everywhere

The Unimaginable Happened

The Unimaginable Requires You to Take Action

Chapter 11 Level Up

Start Believing the Truth.

Stop Trying to Be Right, Worry about Getting It Right!

Start Auditing Your Surroundings

Stop Being Comfort-Centered

Start Truly Committing

Chapter 12 Ten Changes That Will Transform the Business World over the Next 10 Years

1. Automation and Artificial Intelligence

Taking Action

2. Data Analytics

3. The Internet of Things

4. Apps and Mobile Devices

5. Money Management

6. Expanded Home Delivery

7. The Death of Television Advertising

8. The Gig Economy

9. Reskilling the Workforce

10. Functionality over Formality

Conclusion

Appendix

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-00-303669-4

1-003-03669-4

1-000-29078-6

9781003036692

OCLC:

1235967431