Act Like an Owner: Building an Ownership Culture
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| Rating | : | 4.50 (960 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0471322857 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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Turgay BUGDACIGIL said Ownership Culture. "Early on, as a company of just six people, we wrote a corporate creed that documented our principles and values-our culture. This creed simply stated that we would build a successful business by focusing on the customer, encouraging entrepreneurial spirit, empowering everyone, and sharing both success and failure. We call this culture an ownership culture. We discovered that this environment was enjoyable to work in and was a powerfull strategy. Everything Old Is New Again Jonathan Lehrich What do you know about a book's authors if they * Begin by congratulating themselves for their company's success?* Quote favorable reviews on the first page, particularly from executives whose success stories are cited in the text?* Claim to synthesize "the leading management approaches and business strategies," and then provide virtually no footnotes (15 notes for a 222-page volume)?Robert Blonchek and Martin O'Neill are consultants. Like many . Good counsel for building an 'ownership culture.' A Customer "This is an important book--regardless if your organization is for-profit or >like mine--a not-for profit healthcare provider. In fact, industry segments >experiencing tremendous growth and change pressures such as healthcare, >financial services, technology goods and services should take this book to >heart. The premise is sound and it's written from a practical, down to earth >standpoint by authors who have successfully 'been there--done that.
. ROBERT BLONCHEK and MARTIN O'NEILL are cofounders and principals of The Capstone Group, a management consulting firm specializing in helping business leaders implement the "Act Like an Owner" model
Act Like an Owner introduces the internal franchise framework that can be used for unlocking the entrepreneurial spirit in your organization. Filled with examples, anecdotes, and techniques, Act Like an Owner will motivate anyone trying to build a successful business that starts with people. The authors use this approach as part of their consulting practice, and are the first to detail how to implement such a program company-wide. . That is the power of an ownership culture, and this book will s
Robert Beyster, Founder, Chairman and CEO, SAIC."Act Like an Owner gives you the tools you need to develop and empower your employees to think and act like entrepreneurs." —Andrew C. The authors describe the impact of an ownership culture on an organization, illustrating how you can build equity in that culture and make it part of your company's brand identity. Blonchek and O'Neill's 'Internal Franchise' idea turns the franchise concept inside out and provides a roadmap for ownership and empowerment in any organization." —Alan Randolph, coauthor, Empowerment Takes More Than a Minute."Act Like an Owner gives you a treasure map to unlocking the fortunes that lie throughout an organization." —Bill Toler, President, Campbell Sales Company."An insightful look at the elements of an ownership culture and how to put them to work in your company in order to attract, retain and motivate talented people." —J. The authors use this approach as part of their consulting practice, and are the first to detail how to implement such a program company-wide.Act Like an Owner introduces the internal franchise framework that can be used for unlocking the entrepreneurial spirit in your organization. Authors Blonchek and O'Neill present their business model, "Act L