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"This book reveals the factors that drive long-term profitability based on the practices of successful companies that have consistently outperformed their peers. The book offers specific, research-based case studies to help organizational leaders use what the authors call "the agility factor" to achieve sustained profitability and performance while also becoming more adaptable to a changing marketplace. The book is intended for executives, leaders, consultants, board members and all those responsible forthe long-term health of organizations"--
List of contents
Foreword by James O'Toole ix
Preface xiii
CHAPTER 1 SEARCHING FOR SUSTAINED PERFORMANCE 1
CHAPTER 2 ORGANIZING FOR AGILITY 25
CHAPTER 3 STRATEGIZING AND PERCEIVING 53
CHAPTER 4 TESTING AND IMPLEMENTING 83
CHAPTER 5 TRANSFORMING TO AGILITY 111
Afterword: Some Reflections on Agility 139
Notes 147
About The Authors 157
Acknowledgments 159
Index 161
About the author
Christopher G. Worley is Senior Research Scientist at the University of Southern California's Center for Effective Organizations. He is also professor of management at Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management.
Thomas Williams is a Senior Executive Advisor at Strategy& (formerly Booz & Company) where he consults to large global companies on issues of strategy, organization, and management systems.
Edward E. Lawler III is Director of the Center for Effective Organizations at the University of Southern California and Distinguished Professor of Management and Organization in the USC Marshall School of Business.
Summary
A research-based approach to achieving long-term profitability in business What does it take to guarantee success and profitability over time? Authors Christopher G. Worley, a senior research scientist, Thomas D. Williams, an executive advisor, and Edward E.
