If we can put a man on the moon-- : getting big things done in government

Eggers, William D.

Book 2009

At a time of unprecedented challenges, this book, with its abundant examples and hands-on advice, is the essential guide to making our government work better. A must-read for every public official, this book will be of interest to anyone who cares about the future of democracy.

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Government productivity United States

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ISBN:

9781422166369
1422166368

Description:

xii, 296 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-275) and index

Contents:

The seven deadly traps on the journey to success : a fresh look at how big things get done in a democracy
The Tolstoy trap : you'll see it when you believe it : how to find, test, and nurture good ideas
The design-free design trap : Blueprint Bootcamp : how the design phase can wreak havoc during implementation
The Stargate trap : the space between possibility and reality : the distortion effect at the moment of democratic commitment
The overconfidence trap : fear, risk, and the best-laid plans : how embracing the risk of failure maximizes the likelihood of success
The Sisyphus trap : the rock, the hill, and you : how the interplay between systems and people generates results
The complacency trap : changing times : how the way things are keeps us from seeing what could be
The Silo trap : the walls between us : working better together by seeing the big picture
Creating a better future : the execution mindset
A politician and a bureaucrat show us how we can rekindle the spirit of democracy

LCCN:

2009021183

Control Number:

893107

Other Authors:

O'Leary, John, 1962-

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