Review of 'The circle of innovation' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
Twenty years too late.
I read this twenty years too late and really only hit the gray-collar job status once, eighteen years ago. This book is geared towards the white-collar peoples of the U.S.A. of the late 1990's, (and beyond), at the early stages of the great exodus of jobs to cheaper labor countries and the loss of middle management to technology, (written and maintained in cheaper labor countries).
Many lessons here still hold true. You've read them before, (I have), in (perhaps) better books.
New to me was (twenty year old) data on the purchasing power of women, (over 50% - the majority, women in your purchasing department buy it, decide on your appliances/ furniture / automobile / home), and to see (in print) the only way to differentiate in product development will be in great design and customer service since quality and function will be nearly equal across …
Twenty years too late.
I read this twenty years too late and really only hit the gray-collar job status once, eighteen years ago. This book is geared towards the white-collar peoples of the U.S.A. of the late 1990's, (and beyond), at the early stages of the great exodus of jobs to cheaper labor countries and the loss of middle management to technology, (written and maintained in cheaper labor countries).
Many lessons here still hold true. You've read them before, (I have), in (perhaps) better books.
New to me was (twenty year old) data on the purchasing power of women, (over 50% - the majority, women in your purchasing department buy it, decide on your appliances/ furniture / automobile / home), and to see (in print) the only way to differentiate in product development will be in great design and customer service since quality and function will be nearly equal across many offerings.
My feeling (I have feelings) on this book is that it was written to show a sector of white collar workers, most of whom will soon be without jobs, how to survive the crunch (how to be the best).