{"product_id":"in-search-of-excellence-lessons-from-americas-best-run-companies","title":"In Search Of Excellence: Lessons from America's Best-Run Companies by Robert H Waterman Tom Jr Peters","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"129\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"129\"\u003eBook Summary –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"156\"\u003eIn Search of Excellence\u003c\/em\u003e is a groundbreaking management book that analyzes the practices of 43 successful American companies in the 1980s to identify what made them thrive. The authors, Tom Peters and Robert H. Waterman Jr., both consultants at McKinsey \u0026amp; Company at the time, outline eight key principles that define excellence in business. These include a bias for action, staying close to the customer, fostering autonomy and entrepreneurship, productivity through people, and sticking to core values while allowing flexibility. The book emphasizes the importance of decentralized decision-making, a strong organizational culture, and leadership that is hands-on and value-driven. By drawing from real-world examples and case studies, Peters and Waterman challenged the prevailing analytical and rigid management styles of the era, promoting a more human-centered and agile approach. The book became a bestseller and remains influential in the fields of management and leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003eAbout the Authors:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1873\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eTom Peters\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003eRobert H. Waterman Jr.\u003c\/strong\u003e were both consultants at McKinsey \u0026amp; Company when they co-authored \u003cem data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003eIn Search of Excellence\u003c\/em\u003e. Tom Peters is an American writer and business thinker best known for his passionate advocacy of innovation, customer service, and people-first management. He went on to write several influential books and is regarded as one of the most influential management thinkers of the modern era. Robert H. Waterman Jr., also a respected management consultant, continued to work in the field of organizational behavior and leadership after co-authoring the book. Together, their work challenged traditional corporate norms and laid the foundation for more dynamic and people-oriented business practices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45156608606394,"sku":"2F75E3XZ6-Used","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/RobertHWatermanTomJrPeters.jpg?v=1758034570","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/in-search-of-excellence-lessons-from-americas-best-run-companies","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}