If you have management responsibilities in an organization and you want to contribute to its long-term success, the answer is: yes, you do, and this is the book. Beat the Odds makes a compelling case for “nine principles” which, its author argues, are essential to the “long-term viability and success” of organizations if they are to survive the myriad challenges endemic to today’s business environment.

With its straightforward templates for self-assessment and diagnosis at real organizations, this is a book that is meant to be put to work. If you are concerned with building a business and contributing to a truly meaningful vision of its long-term health, then this is the ‘one more book’ you have to read.
- Vicki McBryde

Typically we separate business from personal but with Beat the Odds the Dedication tells you all you need to know about Bob Rudzki’s personal conviction to the principles set forth in his book. Too often we read books that provide valuable insights but have difficulty connecting the recommendations to reality. The Framework as described is based not just on research but also decades of practical "insider" experience. Great examples and anecdotes present evidence of the importance of Mr. Rudzki’s Nine Principles. This book is an easy read and is definitely worthwhile for any busy executive.
- Jim Baehr

Rudzki's book, Beat The Odds, really hammered home what I already knew about addressing an organization's effectiveness but are easily forgotten, you have to approach it from a broad perspective. Typically people look at problems from a very narrow point of view and our solution misses the mark. Beat The Odds provides a roadmap that brings intentionality and process thinking to addressing the reality that every organization faces; problems and dysfunction. When we take the time to analyze those problems and "normal" behaviors that can drive a leader crazy, we can begin to see the real issues that must be addressed first in order to be able to truly resolve the problem at hand.

Rudzki provides a model that forces you to do that. It provides a means to seek multiple perspectives to see the problem clearly, it gives a lot of tips and tools to then deal with that problem in a holistic way, and his anecdotal examples also help you relate to what he is championing. If you follow the perscription presented in a disciplined manner, you will Beat The Odds.
- Don Robertson