From Plans To Results

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No other quality marks true corporate leadership—both in private and public sector—than the ability to ultimately get things done and to achieve the right results. Yet in many cases, even given optimal resources, plans remain unimplemented or those that are implemented fail to yield the expected results. Management research has documented several causes of inaction or failure, also called “action killers”, as documented from management research.

The most common problem is what is referred to as ‘analysis paralysis’ demonstrated by un-ending requests by the manager for more statistics, reports, studies, evaluations, meetings, justifications and even site visits. These demands are usually accompanied by little actual implementation because more surveys, studies or research are always needed. Behavioural experts have attributed this management style to fear of failure. Yet, at ....Login to read the full article and more.....