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Book SynopsisGetting It Done was written for those who have answered the call to public service. Now, in this 2017 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 boon
Table of ContentsForeword Introduction Part I. Seven "To-Dos" Chapter 1. Before Confirmation, Be Careful Chapter 2. Learn How Things Work Chapter 3. Act Quickly Chapter 4. Develop a Vision and a Focused Agenda Chapter 5. Assemble Your Leadership Team Chapter 6. Deliver Results Chapter 7. Manage Your Environment Part II. Stakeholders Chapter 8. The White House Chapter 9. White House Policy Councils Chapter 10. Office of Management and Budget Chapter 11. Congress Chapter 12. Cross-Agency Collaborators Chapter 13. Interagency Councils Chapter 14. Office of Personnel Management Chapter 15. Citizens Chapter 16. Unions Chapter 17. State and TribalGovernments Chapter 18. Interest Groups and Associations Chapter 19. Government Accountability Office Chapter 20. Inspectors General Chapter 21. Media Additional Resources: The Management Roadmap About the Authors About the IBM Center for The Business of Government
