
What Would Apple Do?
How you can learn from Apple and make money
Dirk Beckmann(Author)
Biteback Publishing
Published on 12. June 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-1-84954-573-0 (ISBN)
Description
In 2011, Apple officially became the most valuable company of all time. iPod, iPad, iTunes, App Store - the list goes on. Apple's must-have products add up to one giant success story. So what's their secret? What makes Apple the most innovative company on the planet? The answer: Apple does exactly the opposite of what any other company would do. Unlike the competition, Apple develops devices and programs by concentrating on a small number of functions. Forget complex market analyses. Forget asking customers to help develop products. And, unlike Google and other internet giants, it wants you to pay for them. Apple combines traditional business thinking with the endless opportunities of the digital age. In this brave new world where brands and products are dragged into the opinion marketplace, What Would Apple Do? (short and sweet, just how Apple would do a book) brilliantly and concisely reveals how you can learn from Apple to develop compelling business ideas and market them successfully.
Reviews / Votes
'A smart book... Like the concept of Apple itself, it's deceptively simply written and rather good.' The Evening Standard 'Beckmann - rattles through the business tactics that make Apple unique. For instance, it rates design as highly as cutting-edge functionality. A good one, perhaps, to read on your iPad.' The TimesMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 177 mm
Width: 110 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
155 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84954-573-0 (9781849545730)
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E-Book
07/2013
Biteback Publishing
€7.99
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Person
Dirk Beckmann is an entrepreneur, author and lecturer. The main subjects of his work are digital business models, new technology, and design thinking.
Content
Contents
Author's Note vii
Preface ix
Introduction xv
What You Can Learn From Apple 1
Mindset 3
Saying No 5
Being Pragmatic 13
Solving Problems 17
Cultivating Inventiveness 21
A Passion for Detail 25
Being the Best 31
Taking Control 37
Product Development 43
Thinking like a Designer 45
Observing 53
Iteration 57
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Building Prototypes 63
Working like a Start-up 67
Building Platforms 71
Communication 77
Designing 79
Believing 85
Putting the Product in the Spotlight 91
Sending a Clear Message 95
Supporting Individuality 99
Initial Conclusions 105
What Would Apple Do? 115
An Apple Car 117
A Kitchen by Apple 125
An Apple TV 131
An E-Learning Platform from Apple 139
An Apple Travel Agent 147
An Apple Toy System 157
An Apple Newspaper Publisher 165
Epilogue 173
Thanks 183
About the Author 185
Author's Note vii
Preface ix
Introduction xv
What You Can Learn From Apple 1
Mindset 3
Saying No 5
Being Pragmatic 13
Solving Problems 17
Cultivating Inventiveness 21
A Passion for Detail 25
Being the Best 31
Taking Control 37
Product Development 43
Thinking like a Designer 45
Observing 53
Iteration 57
WhatWouldAppleDo 160513.indd 5 28/05/2013 10:09
Building Prototypes 63
Working like a Start-up 67
Building Platforms 71
Communication 77
Designing 79
Believing 85
Putting the Product in the Spotlight 91
Sending a Clear Message 95
Supporting Individuality 99
Initial Conclusions 105
What Would Apple Do? 115
An Apple Car 117
A Kitchen by Apple 125
An Apple TV 131
An E-Learning Platform from Apple 139
An Apple Travel Agent 147
An Apple Toy System 157
An Apple Newspaper Publisher 165
Epilogue 173
Thanks 183
About the Author 185