- Hardcover: 227 pages
- Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill Book Co. (Trade); 1 edition (1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0070059403
- ISBN-13: 978-0070059405
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.7 x 2.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 544 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #928,116 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Blanchard, author of the best-selling One Minute Manager (1982), insists that for today's businesses to remain viable, managers must be "working on the present and the future of [their] organizations at the same time." His latest book is built around that central thesis. For managers to put this concept into practice, Blanchard offers three important premises: success in business is based on the creative use of untapped human energy, tapping into this resource requires managers to make partners of the people who work for them, and making people partners requires that they are meaningfully engaged "in either improving the present operation of the organization or creating its future." In elucidating his ideas, Blanchard brings into the discussion numerous specific examples and many words of wisdom from other management gurus. His logic makes sense; leaders need to pay attention. Based on his reputation and heavy publisher promotion, expect high demand. Brad Hooper
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"From its opening title to closing references and bibliography, a new book by the eminent business guru Ken Blanchard argues pointedly and optimistically for business to expand, adapt or die, but also to improve what you do best. A modern folk song for the new millenium written persuasively by an author whose message has influence. Mission Possible calls for keeping one foot firmly planted in the present while the other forges boldly ahead." -- Narcusi Dean, Columbus Dispatch, 10/21/96
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4.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Mission Possible (Paperback)
Ken Blanchard, one of the most successful business authors of all time, teams up with Terry Waghorn in this clear, concise guide to surviving and prospering in a time of great change. The authors show you how to guide your business through the present while simultaneously preparing for and implementing changes for the future. This well-balanced book, which focuses as much on vision, intuitive processes and thinking as it does on nuts-and-bolts strategy, is a valuable guide for working and leading in the twenty-first century. We [...] recommend this book for everyone in business, and find it particularly essential for leaders, managers, and business owners.
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Attention Survivors!,
By Pepperdine GSEP student (Redlands, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Mission Possible (Paperback)
Mission Possible... is a book about surviving today and recreating your organization for tomorrow. The authors use the analogy of a sand castle which faces the incoming tide. Does one leave it alone to face certain destruction and hope that it doesn't happen for a while; or does one take immediate action to build barriers along the beach for protection, which may or may not help; or does one plan for the future by redesigning the structure as well as relocate the castle? People are the key to an organization's success and the way a leader can best encourage them towards this goal is to allow them to become involved in improving the present or inventing the organization's tomorrow. It's all about the journey and the understanding of what is possible.I used this for a reading assignment for a class and found it to be interesting. It certainly is easy to read and while others may find it's message too simple, I feel that it is the simple message that gets across easily and stays with you the longest.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disppointing,
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This review is from: Mission Possible: Becoming a World-Class Organization While There's Still Time (Hardcover)
I should have come to this site and read the reviews before purchasing the book. It was very disappointing. The chapter headings were interesting, and some were good insights. However, the author spent too much time around elaborating too many of the sub-points. There were also little case studies. Felt like the book could be condensed a lot more.
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