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- ISBN-13
- 9780470531303
- Book Title
- Closing the Execution Gap
- ISBN
- 9780470531303
- Item Length
- 9.3in
- Publisher
- Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
- Publication Year
- 2010
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.8in
- Genre
- Business & Economics
- Topic
- Leadership, Human Resources & Personnel Management, General, Management
- Item Width
- 6.4in
- Item Weight
- 17.6 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 256 Pages
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CLOSING THE EXECUTION GAP Once upon a time strategy was king. Leaders immersed themselves in the matter of planning how best to achieve their company's goals. The subject dominated the attention of senior executives and the writings of consultants and management gurus. Experts of various stripes weighed in on how to put strategic planning processes in place and transform employees at all levels into strategic thinkers. Naturally, leaders assumed all this strategizing would pay off. And yet, for too many organizations the promised results never came to pass. Quite simply, they couldn't execute . Now, the business world has shifted its focus to the consistent delivery of results. If an organization can't execute its plans and initiatives, nothing else matters: not the most solid, well thought-out strategy, not the most innovative business model, not even technological breakthroughs that could transform an industry. As it turns out, the "conventional wisdom" about what it takes to implement strategy and deliver results isn't all that wise. So what really differentiates the companies that are able to get things done day-to-day and deliver consistent results? The answer is found in the pages of Richard Lepsinger's ground-breaking book, Closing the Execution Gap. Based on extensive research and years of practical experience, the book outlines five prerequisites for effective execution and five "Bridges" that differentiate companies that do it best. It also describes six "Bridge Builders" leaders at all levels can use to close the execution gap in their company or team and help people get things done. Specifically, it addresses: What really gets in the way of getting things done--for individuals, teams and entire companies What leaders can do to enhance their organization's ability to close the execution gap and achieve solid business results What it takes to consistently execute plans and initiatives at a day-to-day operational level The book features many case studies of companies that have a track record of effective execution (Hewlett-Packard, Costco, Procter & Gamble) and those who have struggled with closing the gap between creating a vision and delivering results (Dell, American Airlines, GM). As the business world becomes more competitive and less forgiving, execution matters more than ever. This is a book for the times we live in--and one that for many companies could mean the difference between success and failure.
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Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0470531304
ISBN-13
9780470531303
eBay Product ID (ePID)
84495039
Product Key Features
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Leadership, Human Resources & Personnel Management, General, Management
Publication Year
2010
Type
Textbook
Genre
Business & Economics
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.3in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
6.4in
Item Weight
17.6 Oz
Additional Product Features
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Hd58.9.L473 2010
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' …speaks to people at any level of the hierarchy, offering simple, practical tips for translating strategy into real performance.' (Business Digest, September 2010).
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Closing the Execution Gap : How Great Leaders and Their Companies Get Results
Table of Content
List of Figures, Tables, and Exhibits ix Acknowledgments xiii About the Author xv Introduction xvii Chapter One: Vision Without Execution is Hallucination 1 Yes, There is an Execution Gap--But That's Only the Tip of the Iceberg! 3 ''Conventional Wisdom'': Maybe Not So Wise! 5 The Five Bridges: Gap-Closers That Make the Difference 8 The Bottom Line 22 Chapter Two: Bridge Builder 1: Translate Strategy into Action 25 First Things First: A Brief Look at Strategic Planning 26 Vision and Standards of Excellence 34 Aligning Projects and Programs with Strategy 38 Action Planning: An Execution Essential 43 The Bottom Line 48 Chapter Three: Bridge Builder 2: Expect Top Performance 51 The Pygmalion Effect: Proof That Expectations Drive Performance 51 Breaking the Cycle 56 The Bottom Line 71 Chapter Four: Bridge Builder 3: Hold People Accountable 73 What is Accountability Anyway? 75 Why We Should Hold People Accountable--and Why We Don't 78 Assessing Accountability: The Four Levels 82 Why We Make Excuses 86 Accountability Boosters: Managing Accountability in Others 91 The Bottom Line 97 Chapter Five: Bridge Builder 4: Involve the Right People in Making the Right Decisions 99 Beyond the Buzzword: What ''Empowerment'' Really Means 100 Brain Basics: How Cognitive Systems Impact Judgment and Decision Making 104 So How Can We Make Better Decisions? 111 The Bottom Line 130 Chapter Six: Bridge Builder 5: Facilitate Change Readiness 133 What Top-Performing Companies Do 134 Kicking Old Habits: What Addicts Can Teach Us About Change 141 The Five Levels of Change Readiness 142 Moving on Up: Facilitating Change with Level-Appropriate Strategies 145 Holding Up the Mirror: Understanding the Impact of Leader Behavior 154 The Importance of Change Talk 156 The Bottom Line 165 Chapter Seven: Bridge Builder 6: Increase Coordination and Cooperation 167 Cooperating Versus Competing: The Human Struggle 167 Encouraging and Sustaining Cooperation 172 Disagreement Happens: How to Gain Support and Resolve Conflict 180 The Bottom Line 203 Conclusion: Five Lessons for Leaders 205 Lesson 1: Integrate the Leader and Manager Roles 205 Lesson 2: Clarify Assumptions and Priorities 206 Lesson 3: Make Sure the Right Systems Are in Place 206 Lesson 4: Coordinate and Monitor High-Impact Actions 207 Lesson 5: Get Change Management Right 207 The Bottom Line 208 Appendix: Criteria for Identifying Top-Performing and Less-Successful Companies 211 Notes 213 Index 219
Copyright Date
2010
Lccn
2010-008641
Dewey Decimal
658
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
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