How Did That Happen?

Holding People Accountable for Results the Positive, Principled Way

By Roger Connors, Tom Smith | Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group

About the book

The New York Times bestseller that provides a simple, proven approach to improve accountability and the bottom line.

The economy crashes, the government misfires, businesses fail, leaders don't lead, managers don't manage, and people don't follow through, leaving us asking, \"How did that happen?\"

Surprises caused by a lack of personal accountability plague almost every organization today, from the political arena to large and small businesses. How Did That Happen? offers a proven way to eliminate these nasty surprises, gain an unbeatable competitive edge, and enhance performance by holding others accountable the positive, principled way.

As the experts on workplace accountability and the authors of The Oz Principle, Roger Connors and Tom Smith tackle the next crucial step everyone can take, whether working as a manager, supervisor, CEO, or individual performer: creating greater accountability in all the people on whom you depend.

Editions of How Did That Happen?

Hardcover
ISBN 9781591842583
Paperback
ISBN 9781591844143
EBook
ISBN 9781101133415

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The New York Times bestseller that provides a simple, proven approach to improve accountability and the bottom line.

The economy crashes, the government misfires, businesses fail, leaders don't lead, managers don't manage, and people don't follow through, leaving us asking, \"How did that happen?\"

Surprises caused by a lack of personal accountability plague almost every organization today, from the political arena to large and small businesses. How Did That Happen? offers a proven way to eliminate these nasty surprises, gain an unbeatable competitive edge, and enhance performance by holding others accountable the positive, principled way.

As the experts on workplace accountability and the authors of The Oz Principle, Roger Connors and Tom Smith tackle the next crucial step everyone can take, whether working as a manager, supervisor, CEO, or individual performer: creating greater accountability in all the people on whom you depend.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is How Did That Happen? about?

The New York Times bestseller that provides a simple, proven approach to improve accountability and the bottom line.

The economy crashes, the government misfires, businesses fail, leaders don't lead, managers don't manage, and people don't follow through, leaving us asking, \"How did that happen?\"

Surprises caused by a lack of personal accountability plague almost every organization today, from the political arena to large and small businesses. How Did That Happen? offers a proven way to eliminate these nasty surprises, gain an unbeatable competitive edge, and enhance performance by holding others accountable the positive, principled way.

As the experts on workplace accountability and the authors of The Oz Principle, Roger Connors and Tom Smith tackle the next crucial step everyone can take, whether working as a manager, supervisor, CEO, or individual performer: creating greater accountability in all the people on whom you depend.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in How Did That Happen??

Economics, Finance, Business and Management > Business and Management > Management and management techniques > Management of specific areas > Personnel and human resources management

Where can I read a sample of How Did That Happen??

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781591842583

Who is/are the Author/s of the book How Did That Happen??

Roger Connors, Tom Smith

Who is the Publisher of the book How Did That Happen??

Penguin Publishing Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

How Did That Happen? is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781591842583) and paperback(ISBN 9781591844143) and ebook(ISBN 9781101133415)

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