The Four Disciplines of Execution

by Stephen R. Covey · 2004

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Focus on the CriticalIn business, survival depends on meeting objectives. Most failures in organizations today are not the result of a lack of smarts, they are caused by a lack of execution — things just don't get done. Defining a clear strategy and setting goals is one thing, sticking to strategy and meeting those goals is quite another. The 4 Disciplines of Execution teaches how to focus on your top priorities and get the critical things accomplished. Whether you are a member of a team, lead a team, or lead an entire organization, this workshop will equip you to deliver on your top priorities consistently.

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What You'll Learn

Four universal business disciplines that deliver results again and again:

a. Focus on the Wildly Important

b. Create a Compelling Scoreboard

c. Translate Lofty Goals into Specific Actions

d. Hold Each Other Accountable — All of the Time

Each discipline includes a business principle, old thinking, new thinking, and a metaphor that further clarifies the learning. A bonus section, "Implementing the Disciplines," supported by a special resource CD, gives critical information about activating the power of the 4 Disciplines in your organization.

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