Chapter 5. Executing Tasks
CHAPTER OUTLINE
Planning Work
Develop Causal Maps
Analyze Results from a Reference Class of Projects
Engage in Counterfactual Thinking
Clarifying Job Roles
Customize Individual Jobs
Recognize Who Can, Should, and Wants to Do What
Make Teamwork Work
Carefully Catalyze Self—Managing Teams
Monitoring Progress
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