Jim Collins Answers the Social Sector with a Monograph to Accompany Good to Great. 30-50% of those who bought Good to Great work in the Social Sector.
This monograph is a response to questions raised by readers in the social sector. It is not a new book.
Jim Collins wants to avoid any confusion about the monograph being a book by limiting its distribution to online retailers.
Based on interviews and workshops with over 100 social sector leaders.
The difference between successful organizations is not between the business and the social sector, the difference is between good organizations and great ones.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
A comparison of Social Sector vs Business Sector challenges:
"Good to Great and the Social Sectors" claim that the "Good to Great" concepts are applicable to social sectors too, with little or no modification. Jim compares and contrasts the difference in challenges between business sector & social sector. The amount of research done to substantiate the material is less when compared to the original "Good to Great". However, the facts presented are convincing enough. Reading "Good to Great" is a pre-requisite for this book. You would not be able to fully... more info
A Must Read for Non-Profit Boards and Management:
While the fuller context that was presented in the book "Good to Great" is not present, "Good to Great and the Social Sectors: A Monograph to Accompany Good to Great", provides a quick and thought-provoking read of critical "Good to Great" concepts. Although it does not provide quick fixes to challenges non-profits may be facing (especially in the context of the current economic disruption), it frames important questions a non-profit should consider.
The book acknowledges that non-profits cannot... more info
Much needed:
Good to Great and the Social Sector is Jim Collins' retort to people who ask how he can apply the concepts in his book to public sector organizations. Running a non profit myself, I find this a compelling read. Essentially he interviewed 100 social sector leaders and tried to differentiate the practices that induce success there that may not do the same in the corporate sector. Please realize that it is very, very short, perhaps 5% of the length of Good to Great. Another book that was recommended to me... more info
Good to Great & Strategic Planning:
We used the Monograph as a precursor to our strategic planning process. It was very helpful in generating a shared vocabulary for the planning process. As a companion for non-profits to the book "Good to Great," it is easy to grasp and answers many questions left open in the book. It is even a good stand-alone read for non-profit leaders, although reading both books is the best way to get the most out of the concepts. As a non-profit theater, this book is a great tool to lead us in journey towards... more info
