HBR Guide to Managing Strategic Initiatives

This big initiative could make or break this fiscal year--or your career. n n Managing a successful strategic initiative may be the key to transforming your company--and propelling your career forward. Yet running a cross-functional team on a high-profile project can present a multitude of challenges and risks, causing even the most experienced manager to struggle. n n The HBR Guide to Managing Strategic Initiatives provides practical tips and advice to help you manage all the stages of an initiative's life cycle, from buy-in to launch to scaling up. n n You'll learn how to: n n n n Win--and keep--support for your new initiative n Move rapidly from approval to implementation n Assemble transformative, high-performing initiative teams n Maintain the confidence of sponsors and stakeholders n Stay on schedule and within budget n Avoid initiative overload by killing projects that aren't meeting business needs n Keep multiple initiatives in strategic alignment n n Arm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, from a source you trust. Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges. n