IB BOOKS
Issue No. 34 - April/May 2007
This month‘s book reviews
by Pamela Brombal
The First XI: Winning Organisations in Australia
G HUBBARD, S HEAP, D SAMUEL & G COCKS
DESCRIPTION:
This book identifies 11 of Australia’s long-term top-performing organizations and highlights the underlying causes of their success. Inspired by US bestseller Built to Last, The First XI analyses indicators such as financial growth, innovation, productivity and efficiency measures. The authors have investigated the subject organisations over a 20-year period and since the first edition of the book have reviewed the performances that have kept the First XI at the top of their games. The book also looks at how the Australian business environment is different and what strategies these companies have used to understand and succeed in it. How these 11 companies have overcome major economic events such as 9/11, international trade agreements and regulatory change makes for fascinating reading. The authors have identified a “Winning Wheel”, nine principles of organizational behaviour that sets these organisations apart. This edition features a how-to-guide to help the reader incorporate the findings into their own organisations.
A must-read for managers to improve your organisation’s performance and practice, this book might help your organisation be selected for the one in 10 years’ time.
AUTHORS DETAIL:
The authors, a team of respected business practitioners and academics, spent three years researching and analysing the organisations, following rigorous methodologies.
Small Pebble, Big Ripple
LY LIM
DESCRIPTION
An investment in excellence for business owners. This book is an easy-to-read series of checklists, tips and suggestions that will help business owners meet the heavy demands on their time and attention. Starting a new venture is potentially life threatening and there are many reasons why small businesses fail. Underestimating the pers...
