This volume goes to the source of power and intellect in 30 large companies, in both high-tech and mature industries, whose influence spans the globe: all are notable for their record in mastering the fast pace of socio-economic change that governs many of today's most formidable business challenges. The CEOs featured in the volume are experts in decisions that get results, and in philosophy that leads to success. Their thinking is, by necessity, innovative and timely.
This book presents focused commentaries from some of the world's best-known CEOs on the eight key drivers of business today as identified by PricewaterhouseCoopers: globalization, growth, shareholder value, innovation, organizational skill, disruptive technology, E-business, and knowledge management.
The World's Top Leaders Reveal Ideas That Every Manager Can Use
"Straight from the CEO" offers invaluable insights from contemporary business leaders navigating rapid economic change. Collaborating with the Price Waterhouse management team, a diverse group of CEOs from major corporations share their strategies for effective leadership, innovation, and customer engagement. Featured executives include heads of British Airways, Compaq Computer, Monsanto, Royal Dutch/Shell, Enron, Chase Manhattan Bank, and Warner-Lambert, representing a global perspective from cities like Bangkok to Dallas. This collection emphasizes practical insights over theoretical concepts, providing actionable advice for managers at all levels. Key topics include fostering customer loyalty, global organization, employee motivation, and leveraging corporate values for enhanced performance. The book serves as a guide for managers seeking to discern valuable contributions from impractical ideas. Notable contributions include Cor Herkstroter's transformative strategies at Royal Dutch/Shell, Sir Colin Marshall's customer-centric management style at British Airways, and Walter Shipley's philosophy on successful mergers at Chase Manhattan. Robert B. Shapiro discusses Monsanto's innovative growth strategies, while Peter Georgescu highlights the need for deeper brand relationships in a changing economic landscape. Lastly, Sir Richard Evans outlines a bold corporate change initiative at British Aerospace, and Eckhard Pfeiffer sh
Prominente Wirtschaftslenker äußern sich zu den Problemen und Herausforderungen, denen sich die Unternehmen in der Zukunft stellen müssen. Die Erkenntnisse der Topmanager sind praxiserprobt und von hohem Gebrauchswert für alle, die sich mit Fragen der Motivation, der Innovation und der Kundenorientierung beschäftigen.