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Praise for DRIVING EXCELLENCE

"A well-organized compendium of immense common sense. [The
authors'] values-based, walk-the-talk approach recognizes the
fast-changing environment we live in. It shows the importance of
aggregating and integrating knowledge and experience on a
continuing basis. Finally, it demonstrates the significance of
creating a culture that reinforces those values and takes pride in
thriving on the complexity."

--John E. Abele, founder and Director, Boston Scientific
Corporation

"The Aggregate System is a powerful blend of strategic formula,
exceptional culture, and human systems combined into a complete
self-perpetuating system to produce exceptional performance. Anyone
interested in improving the performance of his or her company
should read this book."

--Jerry Colangelo, CEO and Chairman, Phoenix Suns

"This is not another 'silver bullet' piece of academic advice on
how to do a quick fix to some imaginary business. Driving
Excellence is a serious and detailed insight into how a real CEO,
Steve Sanghi, has transformed a real company, Microchip, into a
world-class enterprise. Anyone interested in understanding the
realities of implementing and sustaining an enterprise-wide
constant improvement plan should read this book."

--Dean Kamen, founder and President, DEKA Research &
Development Corporation, inventor of the Segway HT, National
Inventors Hall of Fame inductee

"Driving Excellence is the first book to deal with the
integration of all the core elements that are essential to running
a business. It should be required reading for all executives and
venture firms looking to boost return on invested capital and add
some consistency to their growth. High praise is due to Michael
Jones and Steve Sanghi for developing a blueprint that works in the
real world."

--Ed Sperling, Editor in Chief, Electronic News

"This book provides a nicely developed framework to understand
organizational effectiveness and performance, drawing upon Sanghi's
managerial skills, perfected in his significant turnaround
performance at Microchip. Importantly, the reader benefits from
insight and experience about building an organizational culture
productive to performance and competitiveness."

--Steven Stralser, PhD, author of MBA in a Day