Practical Innovation in Government: How Front-Line Leaders Are Transforming Public-Sector Organizations. Learn more at alanrobinson.com and dmschroeder.com.
Alan Robinson and Dean Schroeder have helped hundreds of organizations in more than 30 countries improve their performance, including Cleveland Clinic, the Federal Reserve Bank, General Electric, the government of Singapore, Heineken, IKEA, Kraft, Liberty Mutual, Siemens, the U.S. Navy, and The Washington Post. They are the leading world experts in front-line idea systems and the bestselling authors of Ideas Are Free, The Idea-Driven Organization, and Want to Be a Standout Government Manager? Create a Standout Department
There are two ways to get your bosses to have a positive view of you. The first is to hobnob with them and curry their favor. The second is to make your unit stand out as a high performer. The first approach may be quick and easy, particularly if you’re socially and politically adept, but it’s a …