Know-How
Ram Charan
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Know-How
by Ram Charan
Published
January 2, 2007
Publisher
Crown Business
Pages
304
ISBN-13
9780307341518
ISBN-10
0307341518
Description
The bestselling co-author of Execution examines the essential skills that make good managers into great leaders.In this ground-breaking new book, Ram Charan, co-author of the bestselling Execution, redefines leadership by focusing on eight specific practical skills that, if mastered, are guaranteed to bring success.1. Positioning - formulating a clear central idea that chimes with your customers' desires and allows the business to be profitable. 2. Detecting patterns - recognising key variables that may create barriers to growth. 3. Managing the social system - influencing the workplace environment so that people can pull together and make the right decisions at the right time. 4. Selecting (and deselecting) people - spotting talent, and making the change when the fit isn't right. 5. Leading your management team - trusting, and inspiring, an effective team of managers. 6. Setting goals - deciding what the business can achieve. 7. Setting priorities - assessing the actions that need to be taken in order to meet your goals. 8. Dealing with external parties - making sure that outside power groups beyond your control do not affect your business unduly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Know-How?
This edition of Know-How has approximately 304 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Know-How?
For most readers, Know-How typically takes between 6h 20m and 4h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 76,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 76,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Know-How?
The estimated word count for Know-How is approximately 76,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Know-How?
Know-How was written by Ram Charan.
When was Know-How published?
The publication date for this specific edition is January 2, 2007. The original work may have been published on a different date.