The Art of the Possible: Create an Organization With No Limitations
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Daniel M. Jacobs. The Art of the Possible: Create an Organization With No Limitations
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Daniel M. Jacobs, CPCM, CMC
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
FOREWORD. By John S. Fairfield, Lt. Gen. USAF (Ret.)
INTRODUCTION
Art of the Possible Best Practice #1. GET FOCUSED!
Introduction
Vision
Values
Mission
Value Proposition
Goals/Objectives
Examples of SMART goals:
Communicate! Up, Down and Out
Summary
Focus Application Model
Art of the Possible Best Practice #1
Art of the Possible Best Practice #2. 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
Art of the Possible Best Practice #2
Art of the Possible Best Practice #3. 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?
Checklists:
Second Question - Where Do We Want (Need) to Be?
Checklists:
Third Question - How Do We Get There?
Checklists:
Fourth Question - Who Must Do What?
Fifth Question - How Are We Doing?
Strategic Plan Outline
Summary
Art of the Possible Best Practice #3
Art of the Possible Best Practice #4. 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
EIGHT STEPS TO WIN-WIN PERFORMANCE AGREEMENTS
Summary
Art of the Possible Best Practice #4
Art of the Possible Best Practice #5. MANAGE THE FUNDAMENTALS
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
Art of the Possible Best Practice #5
Art of the Possible Best Practice #6. 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
Art of the Possible Best Practice #6
Art of the Possible Best Practice #7. COMMUNICATE!
COMMUNICATE! Introduction
Communications Planning
Information Distribution
Performance Reporting
Manage Stakeholders
Summary
Art of the Possible Best Practice #7
CONCLUSION
BIBLIOGRAPHY
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