Book description
A new look at delivering effective shareholder value from Peter
Kontes, a true leader in the world of strategic management
In The CEO, Strategy, and Shareholder Value, Peter Kontes, a
true leader in the strategic management field, outlines the key to
creating and growing shareholder value. The proper focus, contends
Kontes, is in using quantitative measurements as guideposts on the
path to success. The book first outlines the basics of the argument
Kontes is making. He then briefly covers the five most important areas
for business leaders, followed by a more detailed look at each of the
focus areas. Finally, Kontes provides readers with a road map to
implementing his suggestions.
- Presents an argument for a more holistic approach to delivering
shareholder value
- Defines and then elaborates a new approach to strategic management
- Written by a true thought leader in the field, regularly
featured in publications such as Fortune and BusinessWeek
Never before have business leaders experienced the kind of tough
decisions they are being forced to make as the economy undergoes
incredibly rapid shifts. The common sense guide to successful
leadership, The CEO, Strategy, and Shareholder Value delivers
exactly the kind of solid, dynamic advice that will keep your
organization moving on an upward path.
PETER KONTES has a long and distinguished career
advising chief executives on all aspects of strategic management.
Peter was the cofounder and former chief executive of Marakon
Associates, a firm cited by Fortune magazine as "among the
half dozen firms that form the elite of strategy consulting." He
coauthored a previous book, The Value Imperative. He has been a
guest speaker at conferences sponsored by the Economist, Fortune, the
London School of Economics, and the World Economic Forum, and has had
articles appear in a number of publications including the Financial
Times and Directors & Boards. He is currently an
Executive-in-Residence at the Yale School of Management and continues
consulting independently. He can be contacted at
pkontes@greenwichadvisorygroup. com.
