Going on Offense: A Leader’s Playbook for Perpetual Innovation

How do the most innovative and agile companies develop a “winning mindset” that runs throughout the entire organization? Going on Offense is a powerful resource for anyone looking to transform their organization or themselves, exploring the key ingredients that fuel the mindset of companies dedicated to perpetual innovation and relentless experimentation. Based on a comprehensive seven-year study from Stanford University, Going on Offense provides an insider view into the transformative drivers of success displayed in 26 innovative organizations—including industry giants like Apple, Tesla, Amazon, Microsoft, and Starbucks—along with actionable advice on how to replicate this transformation. Explore the challenges of once-innovative tech giants like Facebook and Google and the factors behind their transition to complacent and stagnant organizations. Delve into the reasons behind an organization's decline through in-depth analysis and real-world examples. Going on Offense analyzes these cases and offers practical solutions for companies and individuals looking to transform to a winning mindset. Written by world-renowned expert in transformation, bestselling author, and award-winning teacher, scholar, and global advisor, Behnam Tabrizi, Going on Offense is a must-read for any organization looking to stay innovative and competitive in today's rapidly changing market. Armed with this book, a company will be able to go on offense—continually improving its culture, adapting to new environments, and expanding into new territories.