Summary
Cunningham examines Berkshire Hathaway through the cultures and histories of its operating subsidiaries. He follows their origins, their paths into Berkshire and the practices that support their work. The book considers how Warren Buffett built a group whose businesses share values while retaining autonomy, and what that structure means for succession.
Why read it Our view
Compare the treatment of subsidiary founders and managers with your own plans for growth or acquisitions. The company cases make thrift, reputation, autonomy and continuity concrete topics to examine, rather than reasons to copy Berkshire without regard to your own needs.
Written about
- Warren BuffettCompany-building subjectCunningham studies the group Buffett built and the histories and cultures of its operating subsidiaries. This does not imply Buffett endorsed the book.Source