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How The Mighty Fall: And Why Some Companies Never Give In

Jim Collins
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How The Mighty Fall: And Why Some Companies Never Give In

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2009

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Jim Collins

How The Mighty Fall: And Why Some Companies Never Give In

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2000s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In How The Mighty Fall: And Why Some Companies Never Give In, Jim Collins explores the decline of successful companies. He identifies five stages of decline and emphasizes resilience and strategic restoration. The book offers insights into why some organizations endure challenges and remain resilient, highlighting the importance of vigilance, discipline, and adaptability in sustaining success.

Informative

Challenging

Inspirational

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

10,891 ratings

73%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jim Collins' How The Mighty Fall systematically dissects the decline of once-great companies. Praised for its rigorous research and clarity, it offers valuable insights into avoiding business failure. However, some critiques note a lack of new, groundbreaking ideas and overly simplistic conclusions. Overall, it’s insightful for strategic management yet familiar to Collins' readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read How The Mighty Fall: And Why Some Companies Never Give In?

Readers interested in How The Mighty Fall by Jim Collins are likely business leaders, entrepreneurs, and management students intrigued by corporate longevity and failure. Comparable to Good to Great by Collins and Built to Last, they value empirical analysis on company dynamics and resilience.

4.3

10,891 ratings

73%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2000s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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