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What Really Works
by Jeremy at 1:53 am EDT, Apr 20, 2004

"What really works?" we wondered. Our curiosity prompted us to undertake a major, multiyear research effort; our findings took us quite by surprise.
Most of the management tools and techniques we studied had no direct causal relationship to superior business performance.
It doesn't really matter if you implement ERP software or a CRM system; it matters little whether you centralize or decentralize your business.

It's much easier to be a tumbler than it is to remain a winner. And so, it seems, there is value in being reminded from time to time what really works.

I've been meaning to blog this article, from the July 2003 issue of Harvard Business Review, since its original publication.

What Really Works
by possibly noteworthy at 8:56 pm EST, Mar 5, 2007

This is an oldie but a goodie. I happened onto it today and figured I'd re-recommend it.

Separate the facts from the fads: A groundbreaking, five-year study reveals the must-have management practices that truly produce superior results.
Excel at Four Primary Practices:
Strategy: Devise and maintain a clearly stated, focused strategy.
Execution: Develop and maintain flawless operational execution.
Culture: Develop and maintain a performance-oriented culture.
Structure: Build and maintain a fast, flexible, flat organization.
Embrace Two of Four Secondary Practices:
Hold on to talented employees and find more.
Make industry-transforming innovations.
Find leaders who are committed to the business and its people.
Seek growth through mergers and partnerships.

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