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Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business

Gino Wickman

Business & StrategyProductivity & Habits
Publish date
2007
Publisher
EOS
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Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman introduces the Entrepreneurial Operating System, a management framework designed to help small and mid-sized organizations operate systematically. The text details practical tools to strengthen six core operational components: vision, people, data, issues, process, and traction. These concepts focus on establishing measurable accountability, streamlining internal communication, and resolving persistent operational challenges. The guide is intended for entrepreneurs, business owners, and leadership teams seeking structured execution and organizational alignment.
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