The Five Principles of Performance Thinking: The Mindsets and Techniques for Success in the Modern World - Softcover

Powell, Mark; Gifford, Jonathan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1912555131 ISBN 13: 9781912555130

Publisher: LID Publishing, 2019

Synopsis

When it comes to performance, great businesses and impressive individuals do more than simply deliver their numbers. They also engage with us; they make a human connection. A great performance moves us in some fundamental way. Great companies, great teams and great individuals are defined by a wider set of abilities that create extraordinary levels of performance. This books explores the mindsets and techniques used by top performing artists and adapts these for the creation and delivery of great business performance. Based on five core principles – “Adopt the Artistic Mindset,” “Build Connected Ensembles,” “Create a Compelling Narrative,” “Rehearse Creatively,” “Deliver Brilliant Performances” – the authors bring together unique perspectives and methods for anyone in business who wants to excel in their work and career.

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About the Author

Dr Mark Powell is a business writer, consultant and entrepreneur. A business and strategy consultant for over 30 years, Mark also had a successful career as a competitive Latin American dancer, winning over 50 titles including two British and two World Championships. His increasing focus has been on using a deep understanding of the performing arts to solve modern day business challenges. Jonathan Gifford is a business author whose books include History Lessons; Blindsided; 100 Great Leadership Ideas and 100 Great Business Leaders. Jonathan worked as a Fleet Street advertising man before moving to BBC Magazines. He played saxophone and flute with bands in Canterbury, where he studied philosophy at the University in Kent, and later in London, where he continued to play semi-professionally throughout his business career.

Dr Mark Powell is a business writer, consultant and entrepreneur. A business and strategy consultant for over 30 years, Mark also had a successful career as a competitive Latin American dancer, winning over 50 titles including two British and two World Championships. His increasing focus has been on using a deep understanding of the performing arts to solve modern day business challenges. Jonathan Gifford is a business author whose books include History Lessons; Blindsided; 100 Great Leadership Ideas and 100 Great Business Leaders. Jonathan worked as a Fleet Street advertising man before moving to BBC Magazines. He played saxophone and flute with bands in Canterbury, where he studied philosophy at the University in Kent, and later in London, where he continued to play semi-professionally throughout his business career.

Review

“The parallels between performance arts and business performance are
exciting and clear. There is a lot to learn from this book. A great read!” HUGO TEWSON, Chairman, Andiamo
“Nothing is more demanding than having to produce a stunning performance
in real time. The very best artists and directors can do so over and over again.
Business leaders would do well to understand how. With this book, Mark Powell
and Jonathan Gifford make it easy to learn.”DAVID MAGLIANO, General Manager,
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies
“There is a growing recognition of the potential for business to learn from
the arts. This is the first book that sets out how great performance artists
work in a way that individuals and organizations can apply in both
a personal and business context. Following The Five Principles
can help us all to deliver great performances.”STEVE VARLEY, UK Chairman, Ernst & Young LLP

About this edition

• Publisher: LID Publishing
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1912555131
• ISBN 13: 9781912555130
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224