Hedgehog Concepts

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap… and Others Don't

Level 5 Leaders: The research team was shocked to discover the type of leadership required to achieve greatness. The Hedgehog Concept (Simplicity within the Three Circles): To go from good to great requires transcending the curse of ...

Tips for Prescribing a Future of Your Choice

Collins and his team coined the term "hedgehog concept" to reflect a single-minded determination and focus that, similar to that of the hedgehog animal, attempts to do only one thing really well, such as curl up and roll. ...

Leadership Formation and Level 5 Leadership!

The hedgehog concept is an intriguing title for one of the steps in moving from Good to Great. Collins draws upon a parable created by Isaiah Berlin who contrasted the hedgehog and the fox. The hedgehog had a simple strategy and tactic ...

Good to Great for Nonprofits

By focusing on its Hedgehog Concept, organizations build more results, which ultimately leads to attracting more resources and commitment – which help build a stronger organization. That strong organization then delivers even better ...

It's Time To Revisit Good To Great | NDC Blogger

All GTG companies reported that there was not one significant push that launched them into greatness, but rather daily discipline. Collins offers a process for moving the flywheel: take time to understand your hedgehog concept, ...