CEO
Subtitle: mastering the corporate pyramid
By: John Decker
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 270
ISBN-13: 9781440840166
Subjects: Executive ability; Chief executive officers; Leadership; Career development
Other titles: Chielf executive officer :
Description: "How does a good CEO deliver value? An ideal resource for all aspiring executives, this book provides a comprehensive portrait of the CEO's role and a clearly defined roadmap for acquiring the skill set of a successful CEO. Written by an author who has extensive experience advising senior executives and who has interviewed multiple CEOs for this book. Offers a practical action plan and career suggestions based on real-world experience that will increase the likelihood that someone can reach a CEO-level position. Presents a unique, clear, and comprehensive picture and model of the CEO position that aspiring executives can use to quickly evaluate whether their aspirations are realistic or not. Provides fascinating insights on what CEOs actually do--valuable information for anyone who has to deal with CEOs in their work environment or is simply curious about what the role of CEO entails"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: pt. One From the Top; title: ch. 1 The CEO Pyramid; title: ch. 2 Deliver Investor Value; title: ch. 3 General/P&L Management; title: ch. 4 Mission; title: ch. 5 Strategy; title: pt. Two Key Relationships; title: ch. 6 The Board; title: ch. 7 Investor Relations; title: ch. 8 External Relations; title: pt. Three Revenue; title: ch. 9 Marketing; title: ch. 10 Sales; title: ch. 11 Mergers and Acquisitions; title: ch. 12 Global Management; title: pt. Four Execution; title: ch. 13 Operations; title: ch. 14 Accounting; title: ch. 15 And Finance; title: ch. 16 Risk; title: ch. 17 Legal Matters; title: ch. 18 Ethics and Compliance; title: ch. 19 Human Resources; title: ch. 20 Information Technology; title: ch. 21 Engineering; title: ch. 22 Turnarounds; title: pt. Five Personal Skills; title: ch. 23 Leadership; title: ch. 24 Management; title: ch. 25 Culture; title: ch. 26 Innovation; title: ch. 27 Communications; title: ch. 28 Interpersonal; title: ch. 29 Negotiations; title: ch. 30 Urgency; title: ch. 31 Discipline; title: ch. 32 Confidence; title: ch. 33 Energy; title: pt. Six Putting It All Together; title: ch. 34 Decision Making; title: ch. 35 Business Judgment; title: ch. 36 For Women (and Others); title: ch. 37 Take Action.