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| Carlos Dias |
A successful CEO describes how to think strategically, to help you weather the storms ahead, while improving your business outlook. |
“Think of this book as providing the advice of a seasoned coach on how to profit from the fast changing times by moving from linear thinking to divergent thinking. Carlos Dias provides rich thoughts on strategy based on his personal experience blended with a wide grasp of the best literature.”
Philip Kotler
S.C. Johnson Distinguished Professor of International Marketing
Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University |
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“This book is the kind of book entrepreneurs should read and refer to every now and then as a refresher on the fundamentals of what it takes to be successful in business today. One of my favorites parts of this book is the short, but powerful section in Chapter Four, The Strategic Assessment, that describes how important is to ask the right questions if you want to get the right answers. The ideas and advice offered here are of great value. My favorite part of the book is Chapter Nine, Strategic Human Assets. I agree 100% with the opening sentence to this chapter: “This is a key chapter if you have any desire to craft a winning strategy.” I would go a step further and say, “This is a key chapter and should be required reading for anyone who is serious about creating and running a successful business.”
Jim Ball CEO and President, The Goals Institute
Author of DNA Leadership through Goal-Driven Management |
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“This book shows you how to think clearly about your values, vision, mission and purpose, and then focus your value offering at those customers who can buy the very most from you, the quickest. It is a handbook for business and profitability in turbulent times!”
Brian Tracy – Author – “The 100 Absolutely Unbreakable Laws of Business Success” |
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“Strategic Value Innovation” is an expertly crafted book, which is essential for the long-term success of companies navigating in our turbulent, challenging times. Carlos Dias teaches us, through a unique and insightful process, how to leverage the knowledge, information, experience and creativity of the entire organization to constantly innovate, constantly change the rules of the game to our advantage … and even how to change the entire game. His system for building a well designed unique business model and developing a singular strategy for a high-growth future is a “must know” in today’s rapidly changing, highly-competitive world.”
Emanuele Portolese
Founder, Brett Sports International
Former Owner, International Ambassador Programs
International Management Consultant,
President, TriDiamond, Inc. |
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“I’ve been truly blessed to have Carlos – my Dad – as my mentor over the length of my business career. This book represents the ‘best of the best’ of the wisdom that I’ve been privy to for the past 15 years. Unquestionably, the Divergent Strategic Thinking Process is a time-tested model that comprehensively ties the levers of wealth creation – strategic clarity, perceived value, competitive awareness, and sales excellence – with the key drivers of business growth – unwavering customer loyalty and empowered employees. I recommend this book for any business owner looking to convert unpredictable changes in our world into the fuel that drives long-term success in their business.”
Alain J. Dias
Partner/Chief Operating Officer
Ascentium Corporation, Seattle, Washington |
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“I had the opportunity to assist in different seminars and courses facilitated by gurus such as Gary Hamel, Porter, and Kenichi Omae, which are usually a great way for them to explain their brightest concepts. However, they don’t offer any advice on how to actually use those concepts in our organizations. It was very different with you. You were able to explain to us all your concepts, and how to apply each one of them in our companies. I appreciate your generosity very much.”
Lic. Alfredo Esponda Espinosa
Managing Director, CENCADE, Mexico |
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“Carlos’ book describes his core believes and proposals to business executives. I have been able to participate in a work session facilitated by Carlos at an important company in Panama. I was impressed to see how senior executives with more than 30 years of experience realized how to think strategically. They found that this new way of reflecting helped them to fully utilize their own experience and knowledge for the future of their company. I discovered in this experience the power and practicality of the “Divergent Strategic Thinking Processes” described by Carlos in this book.”
José Juan García
President, Gentil S.A., Panama |
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“Strategic Value Innovation” is a set-by-step guide to creating high customer perceived value in a fast changing world. I see in this book many of the concepts and strategies we received from Carlos when he advised our group of companies. This book is a great opportunity for actual and future senior executives to learn from powerful and practical experiences and to create a high perceived value.”
Franklin Almillategui
Executive Vice President
Grupo Corporativo Pérez S.A., Panama |
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“Carlos is a discerning observer of the world; he is able to see the consequences of the facts, and he explains his concepts in an easy to understand way. I have known Carlos for a some time; he has a passion for learning, and he quickly understands and connects to new business concepts. He has enormous experience in effectively leading international companies, constantly looking for new concepts as he carefully examines the whole world. In this book, you will find all the ideas you will need when developing the strategy for your company.”
Inigo Irizar Arcelus
International Business Consultant, Spain |
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“Exposing executive teams to a variety of stimulants enhances the likelihood of discovering exploitable competencies or markets that will yield additional sustainable values. That’s what this book offers, a fresh look at how to create sustainable advantages.”
Larry Coppenrath
Senior Executive, Ascentium Corporation |
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