If we can put a man on the moon-- : getting big things done in government / William D. Eggers, John O'Leary.

Includes bibliographies and index.

The seven deadly traps on the journey to success : a fresh look at how big things get done in a democracy -- The Tolstoy trap : you'll see it when you believe it : how to find, test, and nurture good ideas -- The design-free design trap : Blueprint Bootcamp : how the design phase can wreak havoc during implementation -- The Stargate trap : the space between possibility and reality : the distortion effect at the moment of democratic commitment -- The overconfidence trap : fear, risk, and the best-laid plans : how embracing the risk of failure maximizes the likelihood of success -- The Sisyphus trap : the rock, the hill, and you : how the interplay between systems and people generates results -- The complacency trap : changing times : how the way things are keeps us from seeing what could be -- The Silo trap : the walls between us : working better together by seeing the big picture -- Creating a better future : the execution mindset -- A politician and a bureaucrat show us how we can rekindle the spirit of democracy.

At a time of unprecedented challenges, this book, with its abundant examples and hands-on advice, is the essential guide to making our government work better. A must-read for every public official, this book will be of interest to anyone who cares about the future of democracy.

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