By identifying the true sources of competitive advantage--and a blueprint for how to build them--this book should help intelligent investors and executives learn how to battle paralyzing complexity and win.
He pinpointed three ways in which Barack Obama's health care agenda faced an uphill battle: the complexity of the topic, the cost of reform, and the natural concern among the populace about changing the status quo.
If CEOs are battling accelerating complexity, just imagine how your customers feel as they deal with a never-ending supply of challenges and alternatives to solve them.
"Rather than forcing consumers to battle the complexities of the system, the healthcare system must design user experiences to align seamlessly with the needs, behaviors and preferences of the people it serves," Stephan said.
The rhythmic sounds are those that accompany Indian Kathak dance, and Mr. Battle uses their complexity and propulsiveness as an inspiration for a highly kinetic, demandingly coordinated dance that incorporates sudden scissoring jumps, low stamping, a contracting torso and fluttering hands — often all at the same time.
Sponsors and contract research organizations (CROs) must continuously fight an uphill battle to minimize complexity, streamline business processes and workflows, ensure compliance and increase efficiencies at every level.
Reviews, battling with its complexity and often focusing on its more salacious moments, have been mixed.
BHP still battles with the complexity of running nine business units spread across the world.
For a recent and insightful discussion of complexity in battle, see U.S. Marine Corps, "Warfighting," (Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1997).
What's more, companies will have to battle the demons of complexity for an eternity or at least as long as consumers demand that cars keep them safe, run relatively clean, perform well, and are attractive and comfortable.
The last series is finally here, much delayed thanks to the complexity of battles and effects.
