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    Who Says Elephants Can't Dance? (Review and Analysis of Gerstner's Book)
    Who Says Elephants Can't Dance? (Review and Analysis of Gerstner's Book)
    Who Says Elephants Can't Dance? (Review and Analysis of Gerstner's Book)
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    Who Says Elephants Can't Dance? (Review and Analysis of Gerstner's Book)

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    The must-read summary of Louis Gerstner's book: "Who Says Elephants Can't Dance?: Inside IBM’s Historic Turnaround".

    This complete summary of the ideas from Louis Gerstner's book "Who Says Elephants Can't Dance?" shares Gerstner's experiences in taking charge of IBM and turning the company around to regain its position as an industry leader. This book contains all of the challenges and obstacles faced by the company and how Gerstner overcame them. By learning about his step-by-step tactics, you can apply his solutions and take your business to the next level.

    Added-value of this summary: 
    • Save time 
    • Understand the key concepts 
    • Expand your business knowledge

    To learn more, read "Who Says Elephants Can't Dance?' and find out how you can overcome obstacles and put your business back on top!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBusiness Book Summaries
    Release dateSep 29, 2014
    ISBN9782511017036
    Who Says Elephants Can't Dance? (Review and Analysis of Gerstner's Book)

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      Who Says Elephants Can't Dance? (Review and Analysis of Gerstner's Book) - BusinessNews Publishing

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      Who says Elephants can’t Dance? by Louis Gerstner

      Book Abstract

      About the Author

      Important Note About This Ebook

      Summary of Who says Elephants can’t Dance? (Louis Gerstner)

      Section 1. Four Critical Decisions

      Section 2. Two Big Bets on the Future

      Section 3. Setting the Strategy of the Business

      Section 4. Changing the Corporate Culture at IBM

      Section 5. Key Lessons Learned

      Book Abstract

      MAIN IDEA

      In nine years as the chairman and CEO of International Business Machine Corporation (IBM), Lou Gerstner brought about a dramatic change in the company’s fortunes. When he took charge, IBM was on the verge of extinction as the victim of rapid changes in the computer industry. However, instead of breaking up IBM as most analysts were suggesting, Gerstner and his management team turned the company around and restored it to a position of a position of power and influence within the industry. By any metric of success, this must rank as one of the most impressive turnaround stories in business history.

      About the Author

      LOUIS GERSTNER was chairman and CEO of International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) from April 1993 until March 2002. Before joining IBM, Mr. Gerstner (a graduate of Dartmouth College and Harvard Business School) served for four years as chairman and CEO of RJR Nabisco, Inc. and eleven years as chairman and CEO of the American Express Travel Related Services Group. Prior to that, Mr. Gerstner worked for McKinsey & Company, a management consulting firm.

      Important Note About This Ebook

      This is a summary and not a critique or a review of the book. It does not offer judgment or opinion on the content of the book. This summary may not be organized chapter-wise but is an overview of the main ideas, viewpoints and arguments from the book as a whole. This means that the organization of

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