From Complexity to Simplicity

Unleash Your Organisation's Potential

By: M. Jay, S. Collinson

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Hardcover | 7 September 2012 | Edition Number 2012

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Complexity is slowing companies down, costing them on average 10% of their profits. Based on cutting-edge research, this practical 'how to' guide will show businesses how to remove complexity to boost profits and morale.

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'In this book Melvin Jay and his team at The Simplicity Partnership have managed to accomplish something rare - a business book that is both conceptually fascinating and academically sound whilst remaining practical for business leaders. A must-read for anyone struggling with the challenge of our age.' Emmanuel Gobillot, best-selling author of The Connected Leader and LeaderShift

'This is an excellent book and tackles one of the biggest issues facing global companies ? complexity. It provides simple and insightful ways on how an organisation can look at its level of complexity and ideas on how to simplify.' Mike Johnson, CEO CASTROL

'Simplicity's approach presented in this book is easily comprehensible and can be used as a practical guide for how to reduce complexity in any company.' Cenk Eldem, Global Head of Bayer Complexity Reduction Programs

'This book describes how to create a culture of simplicity in a very clear, concise and simple way.' Raja Al-Khatib, Chief of Staff to Group CEO, and Group Director of Internal Communications, Vodafone

'Readable, eye-opening and fascinating. This book is for anyone struggling to address the challenges of complexity in large organisations. Collinson and Jay tackle these issues head-on, and using insights from academic research and practical experience, provide actionable advice on creating a simplification strategy that is both compelling and fascinating.' Professor Moira Clark, Director of The Henley Centre for Customer Management, Henley Business School

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Preface	p. iv
The Causes and Consequences of Complexity	p. 1
Diagnosing Complexity and Developing a Simplification Strategy	p. 37
How to Simplify: People Complexity	p. 57
How to Simplify: Organizations	p. 92
How to Simplify: Strategy	p. 140
How to Simplify: Processes	p. 173
How to Simplify: Products and Services	p. 201
How to Simplify: Everyday	p. 229
Costly Complexity in the Pharmaceutical Sector	p. 250
Costly Complexity in the Banking Sector	p. 265
Costly Complexity in the Insurance Sector	p. 277
References and further reading	p. 287
Notes	p. 292
Index	p. 293
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From Complexity to Simplicity

Unleash Your Organisation's Potential

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