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&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face=Tahoma&gt;In his book, Steve Sanghi outlines the blueprint for his company's success, which no surprise is based on the people at Microchip working together towards a common vision under a well defined system that he names the Aggregate System. &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face=Tahoma&gt;I have read numerous business books and this is one of the best in describing "how to" build a successful company. The book is practical, to the point with concepts that are powerful and simple to implement. Key takeaways from the book:&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face=Tahoma&gt;" Build the company around a set of core values"&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face=Tahoma&gt;" Define the right (winning) strategic formula that is realistic and achievable"&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face=Tahoma&gt;" Employees are a company's greatest strength, so unleash their potential"&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face=Tahoma&gt;" Implement systems thinking so that you can improve your company's results"&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face=Tahoma&gt;" Inspiring leadership that role models the company's values and policies are a must"&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face=Tahoma&gt;" Share the wealth creation with your employees through a total compensation plan aligned to the company's goals"&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face=Tahoma&gt;" Managers are coaches, facilitators, good listeners and communicators that operate with the concept of an upside-down org chart"&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face=Tahoma&gt;...&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face=Tahoma&gt;I run a semiconductor startup company and was so impressed with the book that I ordered several copies for the senior team so that we can implement many of its teachings. This book is tops in describing a successful system that enables a company to win through the greatness of its people. A clear example of the power of the Aggregate System is the outstanding business results that Microchip delivers year after year. &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face=Tahoma&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face=Tahoma&gt;Wil Salhuana&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face=Tahoma&gt;President &amp;amp; CEO&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;&lt;FONT face=Tahoma&gt;HVVi Semiconductors&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;</description></item></channel></rss>