About LGC
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LGC: The making of a
company is an account of the final years of the
Laboratory of the Government Chemist Next Steps Agency, the complex
process of privatisation in 1996, and LGC's remarkable growth as a
private company over the ensuing decade. It is a fascinating
narrative by the founder, Richard Worswick, who led the
transformation of LGC into an international company which now has
laboratories and offices in more than 20 countries.
The book will be of interest primarily to those who were
involved in the transformation of the organisation, but will also
appeal to a wider audience interested in privatisation, strategic
planning, acquisitions, the management of change, employee share
ownership and how a private organisation can successfully supply
entrepreneurial science services to the public and private
sectors.
Reviews of the book:
'Privatisation gave former government-owned
organisations the chance to flourish in the competitive world of
enterprise. Here is a story to inspire all those who have
already made, or are about to make, the change.'
The Rt Hon the Lord Heseltine, CH, President of the Board of Trade
(1992-5), Deputy Prime Minister (1995-7)
'LGC’s success demonstrates that sound science
and business enterprise can combine to great
effect.'
Professor Sir David King, Government Chief
Scientific Adviser (2000-8)
'The success of LGC provides a model of
entrepreneurship in a science-based business.'
The Rt Hon Vince Cable MP, Secretary of State for Business,
Innovation & Skills
To find out more about this book or to order a copy click here:
LGC: The making of a
company.