Renowned marketing expert and best-selling author Jack Trout has a message for managers
who are struggling to keep up with today's ever-changing business climate: 'Keep It
Simple.' In this paperback edition of The Power of Simplicity, Trout advocates the
importance of paying attention to the basics and simplifying processes in order to stay
focused on the core business at hand. Through case studies and interviews with successful
executives, he shows managers how to cut through jargon, articulate their vision, and
regain control of the vital elements of their business in order to make it thrive.
According to Trout, the things that propose to streamline companies, like the ubiquitous
'mission statements,' often end up bogging down operations by introducing unnecessary
complexity where a straightforward approach may be more effective. Trout cites Southwest
Airlines, Intel, and Kohl's department stores among others as successful companies that
have rejected showy trappings in favor of simplification.
It's high time for businesses to replace complexity with common sense, argues corporate
guru Jack Trout in this impassioned yet practical guide. The best-selling author of the
classic Positioning shows managers how to banish jargon, articulate their vision, simplify
processes, and refocus on core issues-all without expensive consultants and money-wasting
programs. Filled with interviews and case studies (exemplary and otherwise), this book
throws a life jacket of reality to readers who are drowning in management fads and
wondering why business isn't better.
Contents
Introduction.
The Basics of Simplicity.
Management Issues.
Leadership Issues.
People Issues.
In Conclusion.
Notes.
A Simple Reading List.
Index.
205 pages