Book Review: CLOSING THE EXECUTION GAP

CLOSING THE EXECUTION GAP

Closing the Execution Gap

Authors: Richard Lepsinger

ISBN-13: 9780470531303

Topic:  Business & Economics

Format:  Hardcover
Language:  English
Publication Year:  2010

SPONSOR:  Art Artifacts

REVIEW:

Closing The Execution Gap provides a clear, practical and proven approach to moving from strategic intent to action and results. Unlike many on this topic, Lepsinger's book provides a "how to" guide.  Clear steps are provided and the cycle of decision making is mapped out.

Anyone struggling with implementing strategy should read this book, many books attempt to address the need for implementing strategy. None have come close to addressing the need in such a way.

It provides practical tools in a user-friendly format in which managers at any level in their organization can identify. It is obviously a very-well researched book that adds another level of credibility for the reader. The book contains excellent information and insights that are well connected to meaningful bodies of research. Lepsinger hones in on tangible, real-world problems that many leaders will recognize and then offers practical solutions.  Line managers and Learning and Development professionals will find this book of interest because it captures the critical concepts that make an organization and its people successful.

Many of the books on strategy development and execution are "mechanical" in that the topic is presented as a "connect the dots" exercise with only cursory attention paid to the human element. Lepsinger does a great job recognizing that organizations are built of flesh and blood people with ambitions, fears, insecurities and agendas to promote. 

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