Dimensions
156 x 234 x 28mm
Billions of citizens around the world are frustrated with their governments. Political leaders struggle to honour their promises and officials find it near impossible to translate ideas into action. The result? High taxes, butpoor outcomes. Cynicism not just with government but with the political process.
Why is this? How could this vicious spiral be reversed?
In this groundbreaking book Michael Barber draws on his wealth of experience of working for and with government leaders the world over to present a blueprint forhow to run a government. Using contemporary cases from every continent and classic examples from history, he makes a compelling case for a new approach. From Downing Street to Punjab, Charles I to Churchill,this bookshows that the solution is less about ideology and more about sustained priorities, solving problems as they arise and not giving up when the going gets tough.
By applying the lessons set out in the eight chapters of this entertaining and insightful book, governments of all political persuasions can dramatically enhance their capacity to deliver results and control costs, thus delighting citizens rather than driving them crazy.
