TY - BOOK AU - Watkinson, Matt TI - The Grid: The Decision-Making tool for every business (Including Yours) SN - 978-1-84-794187-9 U1 - 658.403 PY - 2017/// CY - London PB - Penguin Random House KW - Electrical N1 - This ground-breaking book from award-winning author Matt Watkinson reveals the fundamental, inseparable elements behind the success of every business. The Grid provides the mental scaffolding to help you: · Evaluate and refine product and service ideas · Reduce risk by considering the broader impact of strategic decisions · Identify the root causes behind business challenges · Anticipate the impact of changes in the market and turn them to your advantage · Collaborate more effectively across teams Combining practical guidance with real-world examples, The Grid will bring clarity and confidence to your business decision-making; Contents Part 1: Fast Track 1. Constructing the Grid 2. The Elements of the Grid 3. Using the Grid in Practice Part 2: Deep Dives 1. Wants and Needs 2. Rivalry 3. Offerings 4. Revenues 5. Bargaining Power 6. Costs 7. Customer Base 8. Imitability 9. Adaptability Final Thoughts Deep Dives- Executive Summary Recommended Reading References Complete Bibliography Index ER -