The First International Conference on the Dynamics of Strategy: Surrey European Management School, University of Surrey, April 1996

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The First International Conference on the Dynamics of Strategy was held in April 1996 at the Surrey European Management School, University of Surrey, UK. Among other events, the conference featured keynote presentations by four distinguished professors from the US and UK. The conference tackled such issues as the importance of flexibility in meeting hypercompetition, dealing with change and the growing complexity of business and determining the proper approach toward new technology.

Conferences, meetings and seminars, University of Surrey

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The frontiers of excellence

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Author Robert Waterman discusses his new book on business management titled 'The Frontiers of Excellence.' Waterman's book conveys a positive message regarding the US' productivity, which appears headed for a continuous growth. Organization and strategy are considered as two inseparable components of business management. Waterman also discussed the potential mistakes that smaller firms tend to make, MacGregor's Theory Y and the strengths and weaknesses of conglomerates.

Book Publishers, Business Books, Management, Interview, Authorship, Business literature, Waterman, Robert

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Strategy 'off the shelf.' (books as sources of management strategies)

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A strategic management expert compiled a list of 12 books he considered essential to becoming an effective strategic manager. He argues that strategies do not stem from creativity but rather from concepts obtained from reading books. Books in his list include 'Managing the Edge' by Richard Pascale, 'Competing for the Future' by Hamel and Prahalad, 'Sur/petition' by Edward de Bono and 'Maverick' by Ricardo Semler.

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