The Chief Executive Officer (CEO)'s Guide to Growth in Challenging Economic Times
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0266382109104410
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Dickinson, Jamie
Business Information Review
2009

Abstract:

In this article Jamie Dickinson outlines the seven strategic steps to delivering growth in a market downturn. This is a framework for CEOs to follow when times are hard, but they still need to deliver growth. It also applies to all managers who support the CEOs' ultimate objectives.