The Art of the Possible · Create an Organization With No Limitations by Jacobs, Daniel M. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page ABOUT THE AUTHOR: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS FOREWORD INTRODUCTION Art of the Possible Best Practice #1

GET FOCUSED! Introduction Vision Values Mission Value Proposition Goals/Objectives Communicate! Up, Down and Out. Summary Focus Application Model

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SURROUND YOURSELF WITH TALENT Introduction Value Principles and Energy over Experience Embrace Diversity in the Workplace Focus on Results – Semand Excellence Establish Centers of Excellence – Champion Teamwork Identify and Build Leaders Engage Every Mind – Make Them Stakeholders Provide for Personal Growth Summary

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THINK STRATEGICALLY Introduction Institutionalize and Champion Strategic Thinking and Planning Strategic Planning – the Process Ask and Answer Five Basic Questions First Question - Where Are We Now? Second Question - Where Do We Want (Need) to Be? Third Question - How Do We Get There? Fourth Question - Who Must Do What? Fifth Question - How Are We Doing? Strategic Plan Outline Summary

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FORGE A HIGH-PERFORMANCE TEAM Introduction What to Require from Every Team Member What to Require from Team Leaders Exploiting the Potential – a Recipe Stages in Team Development The Most Effective Organization (MEO) Fundamental Organizational Tasks – The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Win-Win Performance Agreements Summary

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MANAGE THE FUNDAMENTALS Introduction Identify Key Processes/Systems Baseline Fundamental Processes and Maintain Continuous Process Improvement Provide Effective and Practical Performance Support Tools Utilize Integrated Teams for Process Development Summary

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MAINTAIN DISCIPLINE Introduction Deliver Quality Every Day – Create a Community of Practice The Business Case for Project Management Role of the Leader Six Step Approach to Create a Community of Practice Summary

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COMMUNICATE! Introduction Communications Planning Information Distribution Performance Reporting Manage Stakeholders Summary

CONCLUSION BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX