I read Good to Great first, and plan to read Built to Last next, so I couldn't elaborate and reflect on all that was mentioned in this chapter. However, it was mentioned that Good to Great was considered a prequel to Built to Last because this book tells you how to build momentum and breakthrough as a great company (which can be applied to entreprenuers and start up companies, not just existing companies). Built to Last tells you how to stand strong, and become built to last throughout the changing CEO's, market changes, etc. So, can I see a correaltion between Good to Great and Built to Last? Absolutely! With all that has been mentioned in Good to Great, I see it as the groundwork to becoming an iconic company that is mentioned in Built to Last. You can't have an company endure years and generations of changes, without having solid groundwork.
I really, really enjoyed this book for many reasons, but most important of them being, I could relate this to my own experiences. I could see the material being applied to my work and the work that I have yet to do. I would suggest this book to anyone looking to start a business, or anyone looking to make a change in their personal life. The concepts are easy to understand, and while it is anticipated that the book would be dull and mundane, it really was not. I found the book to be a perfect mix of light hearted analogies, with concrete and real information. I am glad that Jodie suggested the book to me, because it really was a great read.
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