Every day seemingly intelligent & successful companies make headline news for poor decisions that can cause their business to stumble & make many of us scratch our heads in wonder. Why would such a successful business make that" strategic decision? Neil Smith with more than 20 years of experience leading large-scale performance improvements reveals the hidden barriers that limit excellent companies from reaching their potential & cause even the smartest managers & leaders to falter. During his experience transforming some of the top global businesses Smith has identified 8 barriers that exist in every organization & prevent them from implementing literally thousands of ideas to improve the way they work: Avoiding Controversy Poor Use of Time Reluctance to Change Organizational Silos Management Blockers Incorrect Information & Bad Assumptions Size Matters Existing Processes Rich with anecdotes & case studies Smith identifies the ways in each of these barriers interrupt your own business. He then outlines a fast & proven process in which 12 principles of business transformation can break down the processes that hold companies back. What Smith offers his readers is the same thing he offers every day to the major companies he works with A PROMISE that by following his insights the company will be able to increase communication simplicity & profit to levels never before attainable. Throughout the book Dr. Richard Levak has contributed personality & organizational insights that shed light on why an individual or an organization behaves in contrary ways giving you a better sense of why these internal walls exist & how to be aware of your actions in your day to day life."