Chapter 16Maintaining A Competitive Advantage

Good leadership can have dramatic effects on corporate performance at all levels. Well-led teams produce significantly greater output than do poorly led teams, and they suffer fewer conflicts and less stress. Therefore, effective leadership is crucial to maintaining a competitive advantage in the global marketplace.

To maintain a competitive advantage, the global leader must guide the organization to produce better results faster; share knowledge; train and empower others to improve existing systems, products, and services; streamline the company; eliminate waste and unneeded cost; provide high-quality, unique products; and achieve results that will add long-term value to the shareholder.

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