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Patricia O’Connell, Neil Smith

How Excellent Companies Avoid Dumb Things

Uncover and eliminate the 8 hidden barriers that sabotage success—even in the smartest companies.
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Breaking organizational barriers unleashes hidden profits worth millions – How Excellent Companies Avoid Dumb Things by Neil Smith exposes twelve hidden barriers blocking success. This comprehensive organizational efficiency summary and main ideas reveal:

  • Hidden Barrier Identification - Spot the twelve universal obstacles killing productivity
  • Cross-Functional Solutions - Break silos preventing integrated problem-solving
  • Decision Velocity - Accelerate choices by eliminating unnecessary approval layers
  • Innovation Liberation - Remove policies that inadvertently punish creative thinking

The hidden gem: Smith's research proves every company loses 10-40% potential due to self-imposed barriers. Start your Click.Apply.Grow™ transformation: Identify three dumb things tomorrow. Engage cross-functional teams. Remove one barrier weekly. Companies eliminating barriers unlock 25% productivity gains immediately. Stop stupidity. Start excellence.

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