{"product_id":"the-ceo-strategy-and-shareholder-value-making-the-choices-that-maximize-company-performance-paperback","title":"The Ceo, Strategy, and Shareholder Value: Making the Choices That Maximize Company Performance - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePeter Kontes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA new look at delivering effective shareholder value from Peter Kontes, a true leader in the world of strategic management\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe CEO, Strategy, and Shareholder Value, \u003c\/i\u003e Peter Kontes, a true leader in the strategic management field, outlines the key to creating and growing shareholder value. The proper focus, contends Kontes, is in using quantitative measurements as guideposts on the path to success. The book first outlines the basics of the argument Kontes is making. He then briefly covers the five most important areas for business leaders, followed by a more detailed look at each of the focus areas. Finally, Kontes provides readers with a road map to implementing his suggestions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents an argument for a more holistic approach to delivering shareholder value\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDefines and then elaborates a new approach to strategic management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten by a true thought leader in the field, regularly featured in publications such as \u003ci\u003eFortune\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBusinessWeek\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eNever before have business leaders experienced the kind of tough decisions they are being forced to make as the economy undergoes incredibly rapid shifts. The common sense guide to successful leadership, \u003ci\u003eThe CEO, Strategy, and Shareholder Value\u003c\/i\u003e delivers exactly the kind of solid, dynamic advice that will keep your organization moving on an upward path.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe CEO, Strategy, and Shareholder Value\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeter Kontes presents a clear-eyed framework for making the top management decisions that have a large and lasting impact on company performance. If your schedule only allows you time to read a few books a year, this should be one of them.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eJames E. (Jes) Staley\u003c\/b\u003e, CEO, J.P. Morgan Investment Bank\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a first-class book that can make a difference in achieving results.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eJim Kilts\u003c\/b\u003e, former chairman and CEO, The Gillette Company\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeter Kontes has written a masterful and eminently readable book that makes clear the real work of the CEO. He debunks much of the voodoo that surrounds trendy management and performance concepts. It's a must-read for all who are charged with leadership in these turbulent times.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eArthur Martinez\u003c\/b\u003e, former chairman and CEO, Sears, Roebuck and Company\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe marriage of theories on leadership, strategy, and finance is long overdue. In this book, Kontes brings these themes together around the principle that growing economic profit over time is, or should be, the common overriding objective of all three. He cogently argues and amply illustrates the pitfalls of conventional business practices across many areas, including target setting, competitive positioning, and capital management. Executives who take the time to read this book will come away with a wealth of ideas for changing these practices and significantly improving the performance of their companies.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eStan Garstka\u003c\/b\u003e, Deputy Dean and Professor in the Practice of Management, Yale School of Management\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe CEO, Strategy, and Shareholder Value\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Peter Kontes presents a clear-eyed framework for making the top management decisions that have a large and lasting impact on company performance. If your schedule only allows you time to read a few books a year, this should be one of them.\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eJames E. (Jes) Staley\u003c\/b\u003e, CEO, J.P. Morgan Investment Bank\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is a first-class book that can make a difference in achieving results.\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eJim Kilts\u003c\/b\u003e, former chairman and CEO, The Gillette Company\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Peter Kontes has written a masterful and eminently readable book that makes clear the real work of the CEO. He debunks much of the voodoo that surrounds trendy management and performance concepts. It's a must-read for all who are charged with leadership in these turbulent times.\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eArthur Martinez\u003c\/b\u003e, former chairman and CEO, Sears, Roebuck and Company\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The marriage of theories on leadership, strategy, and finance is long overdue. In this book, Kontes brings these themes together around the principle that growing economic profit over time is, or should be, the common overriding objective of all three. He cogently argues and amply illustrates the pitfalls of conventional business practices across many areas, including target setting, competitive positioning, and capital management. Executives who take the time to read this book will come away with a wealth of ideas for changing these practices and significantly improving the performance of their companies.\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eStan Garstka\u003c\/b\u003e, Deputy Dean and Professor in the Practice of Management, Yale School of Management\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePETER KONTES\u003c\/b\u003e has a long and distinguished career advising chief executives on all aspects of strategic management. Peter was the cofounder and former chief executive of Marakon Associates, a firm cited by \u003ci\u003eFortune\u003c\/i\u003e magazine as \"among the half dozen firms that form the elite of strategy consulting.\" He coauthored a previous book, \u003ci\u003eThe Value Imperative\u003c\/i\u003e. He has been a guest speaker at conferences sponsored by the Economist, Fortune, the London School of Economics, and the World Economic Forum, and has had articles appear in a number of publications including the \u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDirectors \u0026amp; Boards\u003c\/i\u003e. He is currently an Executive-in-Residence at the Yale School of Management and continues consulting independently. He can be contacted at pkontes@greenwichadvisorygroup.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 13, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52478773756211,"sku":"9781118119037","price":41.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/d2gzN0NWdWZOS3FzUVVYc1h4MGJnUT09.webp?v=1759658367","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-ceo-strategy-and-shareholder-value-making-the-choices-that-maximize-company-performance-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}