Grow to greatness : smart growth for entrepreneurial businesses /
Edward D. Hess.
- Stanford, California : Stanford Business Books, an imprint of Stanford University Press, [2012]
- x, 286 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-278) and index.
The roadmap to smart growth -- Pt. 1. Whether to grow. The "truth" about growth ; Preconditions to growth -- Pt 2. How to grow. The four Ps : planning, prioritization, processes, and pace ; The four ways to grow your business ; Creating three growth plans -- Pt. 3. Growth requires the right leadership, culture, and people. Growth is much more than a strategy ; The entrepreneur must grow, too! ; The silver bullet : highly engaged employees ; Building an effective management team.