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Good to Great and the Social Sectors: A Monograph to Accompany Good to Great

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Building upon the concepts introduced in Good to Great , Jim Collins answers the most commonly asked questions raised by his readers in the social sectors. Using information gathered from interviews with over 100 social sector leaders, Jim Collins shows that his "Level 5 Leader" and other good-to-great principles can help social sector organizations make the leap to greatness.

35 pages, Paperback

First published January 1,2001

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35 pages, Paperback
Published
November 22, 2005 by Harper Business
ISBN
9780977326402
ASIN
0977326403
Language
English

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kiataryu
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April 25,2025
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Too bad it's such a tiny book - the integration of all our social systems - when they are in fact designed to support all - is essential. Mr. Collins begins that work here. Personally, I am not sure I agree with the subtitle "Why Business Thinking Is Not The Answer" - I would have to say that current business thinking - a dominate/subjugate/dog eat dog ... - is definitely not the answer - but what if all life is like business, and a balanced, kinder model might help us lead our most vulnerable members of society - children and their young parents - to participate and prosper more fully in the "business of life"
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keishii
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April 25,2025
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Helpful, quick translation of Good to Great to the social sector.
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vanillaskynet
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April 25,2025
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An excellent supplement to the original text. The adjustments about leadership and profit motive are particularly critical to understanding how the concepts from Good to Great apply to non-profits.
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April 25,2025
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If you read and loved Good to Great but you are not in a business, then you should read this small book. This work is specifically targeted towards those who work in the social sectors like churches, non profits, and others. As a pastor in a church this work really helped me connect the dots between how I could apply Good to Great principles specifically to my area. This is a must read.
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dixoncider8142
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April 25,2025
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My boss gave me this on CD to listen to so I deemed it prudent to do so!

Interesting concepts and perhaps more novel when first published - build your brand, aim for sustainability, get the right staff on board.

Sensible points almost to the point of common sense.
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April 25,2025
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3.5 stars
An intriguing glimpse at the difference between what it takes to measure greatness in the business world versus the nonprofit (or social sector) world. I just wanted more. 35 pages did not give more than a cursory introduction to the subject.
Now, I understand Collins's hesitation to say more. His other works involve years long research and interviewing. This is more of a glance at different ways his finding in Good to Great might play out differently when you're working with volunteers instead of employees, or mission rather than profit.
But mostly his questioning left me wanting a whole book on the subject.
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Beich15
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April 25,2025
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I am working in both business sector and social sector, and I can confidently say that this book is on point. It's short, well organized, and the concept is inspiring. It gives me new thoughts and ideas and perspectives on my preconceptions of business vs social. It added so much joy to my gloomy monday and inspired me to strive for greatness. Highly recommend this gem.
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