Standing on the Sun by Christopher Meyer
Based on firsthand observations of companies defying capitalism's old rules yet prospering, this title outlines fresh principles for commercial success.
"Standing on the Sun offers a mash-up of provocative ideas, observations, and predictions" -- strategy+business magazine "insightful look at how the information economy is reshaping companies and economies" -- Bloomberg BusinessWeek "An imaginative masterpiece! This is the most complete and creative book I know on how the world economy is changing and what it means for the strategies and tactics that leaders all over the world need to implement. Reading the book is a compelling journey, as Meyer and Kirby first explain the key features of the new capitalism that is emerging around the world and then provide advice for businesses and leaders in this new world." -- Bob Sutton "Standing on the Sun is a powerful way to describe and look at what's happening in our global economy and the world of capitalism." -- Forbes.com "extremely well written and researched book" -- Business Traveller "It's a revelatory romp through this economic and cultural moment with powerful implications for any leader wrestling with the crucial questions of our day: what is business for, how do we create value and what does it mean to win?" -- Management Innovation eXchange "Standing on the Sun delivers on the promise of giving businesses a whole new way to look at the system of capitalism. You can agree or disagree--but you should definitely read Standing on the Sun to find out where you stand." -- Small Business Trends (smallbiztrends.com) "Excellent new book." -- The Financial Times
Christopher Meyer is founder of Monitor Talent, a unit of Monitor Group, and writes frequently on business strategy. Among his past books is Blur: The Speed of Change in the Connected Economy. Julia Kirby is editor-at-large at Harvard Business Review.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781422131688 |
| ISBN 10 | 1422131688 |
| Title | Standing on the Sun |
| Author | Christopher Meyer |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Harvard Business Review Press |
| Year published | 2012-02-07 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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