Good to Great and the Social Sectors: A Monograph to Accompany Good to Great
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Manufacturer: HarperCollins
EAN (European Article Number): 9780977326402
Number of Items: 1
Binding: Paperback
Author: Jim Collins
Publisher: HarperCollins
Edition: 1
Dewey Decimal Number: 658.048
Publication Date: 2005-11-30
Reading Level: 42
Description: Jim Collins Answers the Social Sector with a Monograph to Accompany Good to Great. 30-50% of those who bought Good to Great work in the Social Sector.
This monograph is a response to questions raised by readers in the social sector. It is not a new book.
Jim Collins wants to avoid any confusion about the monograph being a book by limiting its distribution to online retailers.
Based on interviews and workshops with over 100 social sector leaders.
The difference between successful organizations is not between the business and the social sector, the difference is between good organizations and great ones.
Review Summary: A comparison of Social Sector vs Business Sector challenges
Date: 2008-12-08
Details: "Good to Great and the Social Sectors" claim that the "Good to Great" concepts are applicable to social sectors too, with little or no modification. Jim compares and contrasts the difference in challenges between business sector & social sector. The amount of research done to substantiate the material is less when compared to the original "Good to Great". However, the facts presented are convincing enough.
Reading "Good to Great" is a pre-requisite for this book. You would not be able to fully appreciate the material without reading "Good to Great". I would recommend this book for leaders of non-profit organizations.
Review Summary: A Must Read for Non-Profit Boards and Management
Date: 2008-10-13
Details: While the fuller context that was presented in the book "Good to Great" is not present, "Good to Great and the Social Sectors: A Monograph to Accompany Good to Great", provides a quick and thought-provoking read of critical "Good to Great" concepts. Although it does not provide quick fixes to challenges non-profits may be facing (especially in the context of the current economic disruption), it frames important questions a non-profit should consider.
The book acknowledges that non-profits cannot simply be looked upon as "businesses" and describes parallel conventions to the profit and loss measurement that defines success for profit-making ventures.
I have purchased multiple copies of this book for my fellow board members with whom I serve as well as for management of the various non-profits with whom I am involved.
I highly recommend this book -- it is a quick read -- one train or plane ride long.
Review Summary: Much needed
Date: 2008-10-09
Details: Good to Great and the Social Sector is Jim Collins' retort to people who ask how he can apply the concepts in his book to public sector organizations. Running a non profit myself, I find this a compelling read. Essentially he interviewed 100 social sector leaders and tried to differentiate the practices that induce success there that may not do the same in the corporate sector. Please realize that it is very, very short, perhaps 5% of the length of Good to Great.
Another book that was recommended to me that we're now using at my organization with great success is The Emotional Intelligence Quick Book. It has brought about phenomenal changes in our management and our culture.
Review Summary: Good to Great & Strategic Planning
Date: 2008-08-05
Details: We used the Monograph as a precursor to our strategic planning process. It was very helpful in generating a shared vocabulary for the planning process. As a companion for non-profits to the book "Good to Great," it is easy to grasp and answers many questions left open in the book. It is even a good stand-alone read for non-profit leaders, although reading both books is the best way to get the most out of the concepts. As a non-profit theater, this book is a great tool to lead us in journey towards excellence.
Review Summary: Good maybe not great
Date: 2008-06-19
Details: The book seemed to have info I need but I had trouble trying to figure out out to implement the ideas of the book into my situation.
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