The Top 100 -How To Stay There For The Long Term

摘要

For the Top 100 issue, we thought it would be appropriate to reflect on what makes a company succeed, not only for a few years but in the long term. No doubt there are some groundbreaking start-up companies that have secured a place in this year's rankings. Other finalists have been in the Top 100 on numerous occasions and will likely be there for years to come. The most innovative CEOs in the rankings will be looking to build their companies for the future because the real rewards lie in long-term corporate sustainability. What are the secrets of the companies with staying power - the ones that have made it through economic downturns and not only survived but thrived?