Jim Collins Review

An Analysis of Selected Jim Collins Articles I will begin by saying that at first I found Jim Collins articles confusing. I could understand the point he was trying to make in each article but when I tried to put together the train of thought that ran through all his work I found it very confusing - I couldn't see which direction he was heading in. So I decided that if I read his books, …

… Microsoft second. Despite these criticisms I think that Collins works are both insightful and beneficial. I think it is important to emphasise as Collins does himself - these are observations not creations. References "Level 5 Leadership: The Triumph of Humility and Fierce Resolve," by Jim Collins, "Harvard Business Review," January 2001 The New York Times Archives - Nov. 25, 2000 The Economist - Dec. 1, 2001 JimCollins.com Built to Last by Jim Collins Good to Great by Jim Collins