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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
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