The Collins Canon: 4 great books

Jim Collins is one of the bestselling authors in business. Here's a guide to his blockbusters - and his latest.

Built to Last
Built to Last
1994

Launched the model of massive research into paired-company comparisons (IBM vs. Burroughs, for example) and memorably named, widely applicable management principles.

Lasting concepts: BHAGs (big, hairy, audacious goals), the genius of "and," clockbuilding not time telling.


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