Closing the execution gap: how great leaders and their companies get results

Conventional wisdom about what it takes to hit performance targets and deliver results is not enough. What really differentiates the companies that are able to get things done day-to-day and deliver consistent results. Based on an extensive research, this book outlines five baseline factors critical for effective execution and five factors that differentiate companies that are most effective at executing plans and initiatives. It will also describe seven specificthings leaders at all levels can do to close the execution gap in their company or team and help people get things done day-to-day. Specifically, the book addresses: How big a problem is this? --results from research of more than 400companies What gets in the way; why companies and teams cant get things done What it takes to consistently execute plans and initiatives. The ability to effectively execute is determined by the extent to which a set of conditions arein place: Baseline conditions (clear and appealing vision, realistic and feasible strategy, engaged employees, quality products and services, and focus on the customer); and Differentiating conditions (structure and systems that support the strategy, coordination and cooperation across levels and departments, involving and empowering people at all levels, ability to manage change, leader behavior aligned with values and objectives) The book then addresses building and sustaining a culture of execution, including: What is Culture? (values and norms); Translating an abstract idea into a tangible concept (behavior and operating practices); and the characteristics and elements of a culture of execution. The book also features many case studies of companies that have a track record of effective execution (Hewlett Packard, Costco) and those who struggle with closing the gap between creating a vision and delivering results (e.g., Federal Aviation Administration, GM) will be used to illustrate the conditions that must be in place for effective execution.

• ISBN: 978-0-470-53130-3
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 256
• Fecha Publicación: 23/06/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés