The New Capitalist Manifesto: Building A Disruptively Better Business (2011) - Plot & Excerpts
I liked some of the ideas presented in this book and I think the author is smart and thought provoking.Specifically, the idea that economics and capitalism can be flawed due to a failure to include various aspects of cost is both an obvious and underrepresented view. To the extent that this book talked about companies that were starting to look at those missed measurements and using that to drive a new competitive advantage, I think it provided useful food for thought.On the other hand, I didn't feel that the author offered a solution of substance, or sufficient detail in the case studies to allow the reader to really get to the next level with this. It really just presented the idea. Therefore, I think this book could have been implemented as a shorter essay. Umair is a superb blogger, writer, and thinker. The only knock I have with this book is that he does get a little redundant in some parts when he tries to frame his philosophies. He's started an important conversation about re-invigorating the U.S. and global economy. I have little doubt that the principles he's identified for creating better business institutions in the 21st Century will come to be as common as terms we've used to measure progress (e.g. GDP, throughput efficiency) in the 20th Century.
What do You think about The New Capitalist Manifesto: Building A Disruptively Better Business (2011)?
This book is amazing, a must read for anyone in the business world.
—Bob
Really outstanding. Full review to follow.
—konataizumi123
