Description
Book SynopsisSteel your team against the unexpected by planning for uncertainty Extraordinary Outcomes presents an innovative approach to thinking and planning, giving leaders a playbook for dealing with uncertainty. Written by internationally recognized authorities on problem solving and creativity in organizations, this book provides an alternative outlook on business strategy and people management for leaders navigating uncertain waters, where the future is anything but guaranteed. The framework is the result of research in multiple fields and the authors'' experiences with individuals, teams, and organizations, with examples from real-world situations that illustrate the concepts and dynamics at work to give readers deeper insight. The focus is on conquering uncertainty eliminating it where possible, reducing it where it can be reduced, and embracing it when it''s inevitable.
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Table of Contents
1 Skills and Talent Are Not Enough 1
Engage the Head and the Heart
2 Connect to a Compelling Purpose 9
Fuel Curiosity and Ignite Future-focused Thinking
3 Galvanize Your Team 29
Forge Tightly Aligned Teams Poised for Seamless Action
4 Amplify the Positive 57
Foster Resilience, Engagement, and Sustainable Change
5 Conquer Uncertainty 87
Bring the Future to the Present
6 Acknowledge, Learn, Correct 137
Fail Fast, Fail Early, Fail Cheap. Don’t Quit.
7 Shape Your Future 177
Embrace Purpose, Engage People, Expand Possibilities
Acknowledgments 185
Notes 187
About the Authors 209
Index 211
