Thriving on Chaos: Handbook for a Management RevolutionThe national bestseller that offers prescriptions for an economic world turned upside down. "Enough inspiration and information to feed American management for years."-- "Industry Week" A "New York Times" bestseller for eleven months."Enough inspiration and information to feed American managers for years." "--Industry Week" "A provocative and worthwhile book, loaded with sound advice on how to manage our institutions in a world in which the old ways do not seem to work." "--Across the Board" |
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Page 398
... front line . But to support such action - taking at the front , everyone must have a clear understanding about what the organization is trying to achieve . We must : ▻ Develop and live an enabling and empowering vision . Effective ...
... front line . But to support such action - taking at the front , everyone must have a clear understanding about what the organization is trying to achieve . We must : ▻ Develop and live an enabling and empowering vision . Effective ...
Page 448
... line . In fact , each of these teams has had great " marketers " ( Roger Staubach of Dallas , Ken Stabler of Oakland ) from time to time . But the basis for sustaining performance has been year - in - and - year - out front - line ...
... line . In fact , each of these teams has had great " marketers " ( Roger Staubach of Dallas , Ken Stabler of Oakland ) from time to time . But the basis for sustaining performance has been year - in - and - year - out front - line ...
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... front line and facilitates front - line communications across functional barriers ( " horizontal management " ) . Information in and of itself is the chief substitute for first - line supervisors - and many staff experts too . Training ...
... front line and facilitates front - line communications across functional barriers ( " horizontal management " ) . Information in and of itself is the chief substitute for first - line supervisors - and many staff experts too . Training ...
Contents
Using the Prescriptions The Essentials of Proactive | 35 |
Creating Total Customer Responsiveness | 47 |
Achieving Flexibility by Empowering People | 281 |
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