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  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd; New edition edition (8 Aug 1994)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0006383416
  • ISBN-13: 978-0006383413
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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How do you galvanize a company, so that from top to bottom it is geared for success? The author's experience of leadership is second to none, and his achievements at ICI speak for themselves. But how did he salvage ICI from its slump? Reflecting on his years as chairman of ICI, and on his experience of leadership in the Royal Navy, the author offers commonsense advice on all aspects of business life and management. In particular, he demonstrates how it is possible to run a company with time and respect for everyone involved, and how this enables a company to excel.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Insightful and delight to read..., 18 Nov 1999
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A well structured, thought-out book, in fact handed down to me by my stepfather with many a dog-eared page. (I didn't actually buy it but I feel compelled to give it my highest recommendation so I hope Amazon don't mind too much.) Packed with colourful anecdotes this text is certainly one I will take great pleasure re-reading in the future. Covering the many facets of leadership and simple but brilliant theory of 'Judo' management Sir John's book is a must read for anyone considering the subject of Leadership.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Insightful, solid leadership basics, 23 Feb 2007
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Computers are smaller and faster than ever. Cell phones seem to acquire more bells and whistles every day. Mind-boggling advances in technology are changing the practice of business. Yet John Harvey-Jones, former chairman of Imperial Chemical Industries, one of the world's largest chemical companies, maintains that the basic tenets of leadership - decisiveness, daring, patience, empathy and know-how - will never change, regardless of external developments and advances. Boiled down to its essence, business is about dealing fairly and honestly with people, and determining the best ways to motivate them for maximum productivity. Harvey-Jones discusses in detail the CEO's relationship with the board of directors, effective time management, and the inevitable psychological and intellectual battles that leaders must fight. The book's recurring theme is a strong emphasis on business fundamentals, insights based on Harvey-Jones' many years of experience at the highest peaks of business. We encourage not only CEOs and presidents but also upper-level managers who harbor lofty ambitions to benefit from his astute observations.
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5.0 out of 5 stars If you are a leader or want ot be one, read it!, 14 Dec 2006
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An inspirational book on leadership, which makes it seem like common sense. Like any top performer, Sir John's principles come across as straight forward and simple. He makes you believe you can do it to, if you can develop enough drive and self-belief. The book clearly explains his principles and their rationale, which are based on a life time of constant learning and development in management.
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