Confessions of a Civil Servant is filled with lessons on leading change in government and the military. Bob Stone based the book on thirty years as a revolutionary in government. It comes at a time when the events of 9-11 are sharpening America's demands for government that works at all levels.
The book tackles fourteen overarching themes in government, developed through entertaining stories of Stone's own experiences as a civil servant. Among the topics Stone covers are 'tackling a job when you haven't a clue,' 'organizing for the mission,' 'dealing with difficult bosses,' and 'getting past the barriers to change.' This book is a must-read for anyone in, or considering taking, a leadership position in government, the military, or any large organization, public or private.
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Confessions of a Civil Servant
Lessons in Changing America's Government and Military
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Table of contents
- Foreword Tom Peters
- Preface to the Paperback Edition
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction: On Government Service
- 1 Brazen Chariots, Brazen Analysts Tackling a Job When You Haven’t a Clue
- 2 A Little Yellow Book Shrinking Regulations
- 3 Red Hats, Red Scarves, Red Tails Organizing for the Mission
- 4 Searching for Excellence Turning an Organization Around
- 5 Snakes and Snakebusters Dealing with Difficult Bosses
- 6 Getting to Reinvention Seizing the Chance of a Lifetime
- 7 Hi Ho, Hi Ho, It’s Off to Work We Go Assembling a Team for a Big New Job
- 8 It’s September 7th, Stupid! Getting a Big Job Done in a Hurry
- 9 Setting a Thousand Fires and Fanning the Flames Encouraging and Protecting Innovators
- 10 The Decline and Fall of a Great Group Moving from Leadership to Management
- 11 To Compliance and Beyond Strengthening the Regulatory Process
- 12 Jean Slams the Door Facing up to Unpleasant Duties
- 13 Junkyard Dogs Avoiding Inspector Generals
- 14 Overcoming Success Getting Past the Barriers to Change
- 15 Ten Lessons in Leadership
- 16 Ciao, Mommy. That Means Goodbye
- Appendix: Principles of Excellent Installations
- About the Author
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