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Book SynopsisGetting It Done was written for those who have answered the call to public service. Now, in this revised edition, the editors of IBM's Center for The Business of Government series have assembled a comprehensive guide to navigating the current environment of government, and what government leaders ought to know to survive and thrive with respect to the ways it's evolved over the years. Concise analyses of the roles and responsibilities of those involved in any political decision accompany informative and instructional chapters, each highlighting a key step any public servant must take to ensure they do all they can for the people and causes they represent. From the patient and careful study of an issue, to the assembly of a trusted advisory team and the development and execution of a focused vision and agenda, leaders of all kinds will find some part of this book to incorporate into their own leadership strategies, for which this book's expert and pragmatic insights prove a refreshing b
Table of ContentsIntroduction Part I. Six "To-Dos" Chapter 1. Before Confirmation, Be Careful Chapter 2. Learn How Things Work Chapter 3. Act Quickly on What Can't Wait Chapter 4. Develop a Vision and a Focused Agenda Chapter 5. Put Together a Joint Political/Career Leadership Team Chapter 6. Manage Your Environment Part II. Stakeholders Chapter 7. The White House Chapter 8. Policy Councils Chapter 9. Office of Management and Budget Chapter 10. Congress Chapter 11. Interagency Collaboration Chapter 12. Interagency Councils Chapter 13. Office of Personnel Management Chapter 14. Citizens Chapter 15. Unions Chapter 16. State and Local Government Chapter 17. Interest Groups Chapter 18. Government Accountability Office Chapter 19. Inspectors General Chapter 20. Media
