Breaking Away: How Great Leaders Create Innovation that Drives Sustainable Growth–and Why Others Fail by Jane Stevenson
English | 16 Apr. 2011 | ISBN: 007175394X | 304 Pages | EPUB | 3.24 MB
English | 16 Apr. 2011 | ISBN: 007175394X | 304 Pages | EPUB | 3.24 MB
Pioneers in the field of innovation leadership, Jane Stevenson and Bilal Kaafarani provide a simple but powerful model for breaking away from your industry pack by fully utilizing your employees, technology, and resources. You’ll learn how:
Ford beat Toyota in the race to create the first hybrid (and why everyone thinks it was vice versa)
GE’s development of a locomotive battery makes planet earth more sustainable
Skype landed 480 million registered users in its first four years of business
Emirates airline has grown from a small, regional carrier to one of the world’s top three airlines
Different organizations, different industries . . . one thing in common: a cadre of leaders who understand the nature of innovation, develop well-defined priorities, and maintain a powerful sense of accountability.