The first to deal with the phases of company growth in detail, How Companies Really Grow is a reality check for consultants, business advisers and entrepreneurs, disproving many business school theories. The book sets out each of the seven phases of company growth, from creation to division. With one look, you can find out what phase your company is at - and how to manage the company in that phase of growth. Knowing what phase comes next as the company grows allows appropriate preparation, reducing anxiety and leading to properly managed growth. A book that should be in every consultant, business adviser and entrepreneur's collection, How Companies Really Grow deals with many high-level concepts whilst being easy to read. Author Ciaran Walsh uses real life examples from past client experience, setting out what not to do as well as what to do, making company growth easier for managers and advisers. Ciaran is inspired by Peter Drucker, who wrote The Effective Executive, and Henry Mintzberg, author of Management.