Confessions of a Civil Servant af Bob Stone (Bog)

Lessons in Changing America's Government and MilitaryForfatter: Bob Stone
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.

Bob Stone's work in reinventing government broke new ground in managing big change. Lessons learned can be applied almost anywhere, offering a refreshing perspective for those who resist the status quo.