Uncommon Sense, Common Nonsense (Ebook)

Why some organisations consistently outperform others

Jules Goddard, Tony Eccles

The winning difference daring to be different can make - insights into how organisations can stand out from the herd.

This is a book for managers who know that their organisations are stuck in a mindset that thrives on fashionable business theories that are no more than folk wisdom, and whose so-called strategies that are little more than banal wish lists.

It puts forward the notion that the application of uncommon sense - thinking or acting differently from other organisations in a way that makes unusual sense - is the secret to competitive success. For those who want to succeed and stand out from the herd this book is a beacon of uncommon sense and a timely antidote to managerial humbug.

Publication date: 03/05/2012

£10.99

ISBN: 9781847658210

ISBN 10 / ASIN: B007XUGB0S

Imprint: Profile Books

Subject: Arts, Language & Literature, Business & Management

Uncommon Sense, Common Nonsense (Paperback)

Why some organisations consistently outperform others

Jules Goddard, Tony Eccles

The winning difference daring to be different can make - insights into how organisations can stand out from the herd.

This is a book for managers who know that their organisations are stuck in a mindset that thrives on fashionable business theories that are no more than folk wisdom, and whose so-called strategies that are little more than banal wish lists.

It puts forward the notion that the application of uncommon sense - thinking or acting differently from other organisations in a way that makes unusual sense - is the secret to competitive success. For those who want to succeed and stand out from the herd this book is a beacon of uncommon sense and a timely antidote to managerial humbug.

Publication date: 23/05/2013

£11.99

ISBN: 9781846686023

Imprint: Profile Books

Subject: Arts, Language & Literature, Business & Management

Reviews for Uncommon Sense, Common Nonsense

'Provocative, insightful, innovative and contrarian - with truths on every page'

Professor Lynda Gratton, London Business School 

'This ground-breaking book s a joy to read'

Tom Robertson, Dean, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania 

'Investing in new ideas is more fruitful than investing in market research. Goddard and Eccles understand this, pinpointing that an openness to making mistakes is often a better route to success than the goal of making money'

Sir James Dyson 

Jules Goddard

Jules Goddard

Jules Goddard is a Fellow of the Centre for Management Development at London Business School, where he has taught competitive strategy and creative marketing for 30 years. He was previously Gresham Professor of Commerce and Mercers Memorial Professor at City University. He has written widely on strategic and managerial innovation and has consulted with many organisations around the world.

Tony Eccles

Tony Eccles

Tony Eccles is Visiting Professor of Strategic Management at Cass Business School, City University, having previously been Professor of Strategic Management at Glasgow University and London Business School, as well as holding visiting positions at Manchester, Cranfield and Bath Management Schools. In his career he has consulted with many international organisations, been a television presenter and award-winning copywriter. He is the author of Under New Management and Succeeding with Change.