The Big 100: The 100 Business Tools You Need to Succeed

by Jeremy Kourdi

All the business ideas you need to succeed, in one book, instead of 100 The world is full of business ideas. But how do you know which the best ones are? And how do you find time to read about them? This little book contains the very best business tools that have come from the very best business brains on the planet. Each is summarized over just two pages, so that readers can quickly gain access to the insights which are driving the most successful people in all walks of life.

Genres: Business, Nonfiction

223 pages, Hardcover

First published January 8, 2015

About the author

Jeremy Kourdi is a freelance writer and business consultant, and has worked extensively in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. He is the author of eight business books and many articles. Until August 2001 he was Senior Vice President with the Economist Group, and continues to do consultancy work with them. Other clients include Apter International, IMD in Lausanne and Strathclyde University Graduate Business School.

Reviews

[Amol Sheogaonkar · Rating 4 out of 5]

I picked it up as my Mentor Coach suggested me. I found it interesting. I have been using some of the tools already. The book is a ready reckoner but would have loved it had there been some examples or explanations alongside the tools.

[Raafat · Rating 4 out of 5]

بدل من التجريب والصفن والاجتهادات الشخصية الغير ضرورية, جيرمي الكوردي جمع مئة تكنيك بكل مجالات البزنس من البلانينغ لثقافة الشركات وحتى امور التطوير. كل تكنيك صفحة واحدة فقط فالكتاب غير تخصصي.
يمكن اعتباره دليل مفيد بينحط جنب الواحد أثناء ممارسته لعمله ليستأنس فيه

[Seb Beguería · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great business tools but I think it was a bit too informative and should have given more examples. Useful if you’re thinking of running a business

[Yogi Saputro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Imagine core concepts from 40-50 books, compressed into single book. This book is exactly that. It summarizes leading concepts and theories in business, allowing me to fill holes in my knowledge. It delivers exactly as marketed, and that is why I admire this book. I can grasp new business concept quickly. When I want to learn more about something, I can go to the bibliography and check original book/article. I won't waste time reading something that has no added value.

The reason I didn't give 5 stars, though, is because some concepts are redundant. For example, some approaches about culture are more or less the same, yet they are repeated. It is quite fatal in these kind of books. Then, it would be great if the author explains more about how tools can be used together. I see some have been explained, yet some have unclear use with other tools.

Overall, it is useful if you want to learn more about business concepts without having to buy too many different books.

[Deepak Purushothaman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Currently I am taking iMBA program from Gies School of Business. Its a comprehensive Business Management program. This book helped me to serve as a flashcard for most of the courses with most of the Tools listed in Short and visualized manner.

[Rohit Nagpal · Rating 5 out of 5]

When in doubt, I refer this manual. It has helped me sharpen my understanding about various business processes. Is it possible to get all the business related answers at one place. Yes possible, with this book. A must read dossier which explains commerce rules, scientific methods in most easy way.

[Archit Singh · Rating 4 out of 5]

[Note]
A brilliant compilation of all the business mental models.
Can be used as a reference index to fall back on for novel business strategies.

[NIHARA HAREESH]

One of my favorite books
I picked it up during a travel and was so into it.
I run a small business of my own and most of the tips mentioned here was highly effective
Definitely recommend it

[Nakul Shenoy · Rating 3 out of 5]

A book that brings together the core learnings of 100 different books / concepts of business and tools that help succeed in the corporate world. A good way to learn various lessons in one sitting, and also a ready reckoned of sorts.

[Abhijeet Lele · Rating 2 out of 5]

All management concepts briefed in one book. No intellectual contributions from author himself. More or less, kind of an edited book.