Good to Great and the Social Sectors

Why Business Thinking Is Not the Answer: A Monograph to Accompany Good to Great

This monograph examines how the core leadership and management concepts of Good to Great apply to mission-driven nonprofit and public organizations. Jim Collins argues that the primary goal for social sector leaders should not be to operate like commercial enterprises. Instead, organizations must focus on superior performance and delivering lasting value relative to their core missions. The work outlines key frameworks including disciplined people, disciplined thought, and disciplined action tailored specifically for non-business environments.

by Jim Collins

HarperCollins · First published 2005 · 35 pages