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Get in Gear by Sean T. Ryan

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Contents

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Author

Introduction: Good Plans, Poorly Executed

Chapter 1   The Strategy to Results Gap: Why Execution Matters

Fixing the Execution Gap

Digging In: Maneuvering through This World of Perpetual Whitewater

Moving Beyond a Strategy of “Just Sucking Less”

Why Gears?

Getting Started: A Crisp, Clear, Compelling Vision/Strategic Intent

Thought Starter Questions

First Steps

Bibliography

Chapter 2   Right, Right, Right: The Right People with the Right Capabilities in the Right Roles

Right People in the Right Roles with the Right Capabilities Is Critical

Know What You Want

Engage the People You Have

Assess Your Talent and Bench Strength

Build Capabilities: Development That Works

Thought Starter Questions

First Steps ...

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