Book description
In his fourteen years as CEO of Tesco, Sir Terry Leahy not only
turned the company into the largest supermarket chain in the UK but
also transformed it into a global enterprise. As a result, Sir Terry
is now one of the world's most admired business leaders, widely
acclaimed for his drive, flair and no-nonsense approach.
In Management in 10 Words he draws on his experience and
expertise to pinpoint the ten vital attributes that make successful
managers and underlie great organisations, explaining:
- Why initial failure often leads to ultimate success.
- Why profits stem from a company's values, not its day-to-day business.
- Why competition should always be welcomed.
- Why simplicity leads to innovation.
- Why trust is the bedrock of effective leadership.
The result is an inspiring, thoughtful and supremely practical guide
that will prove invaluable to all managers in all types of organisation.
SIR TERRY LEAHY was educated at St Edward's College, Liverpool,
and then went on to the University of Manchester Institute of Science
and Technology, where he gained his BSc (Hons) in management sciences.
He joined Tesco when he was 23, became the company's first marketing
director and was responsible for the introduction of the highly
successful Tesco Clubcard.
He was knighted in 2002 for his services to food retailing and has
received many industry honours and awards, including Sunday
Times Business Person of the Year in 2010 and a Lifetime
Achievement award from Retail Week in 2011.
