Assumption-Based Planning : A Tool for Reducing Avoidable Surprises
James A. Dewar
Bok Engelsk 2002 · Electronic books.
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| Utgitt | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press , 2002
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| Omfang | 1 online resource (268 p.)
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| Opplysninger | Description based upon print version of record.. - Cover; Half-title; Series-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Figures; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1 The essence of Assumption-Based Planning; 2 A taxonomy of assumptions; 3 Step 1: identifying assumptions; 4 Step 2: identifying load-bearing, vulnerable assumptions; 5 Step 3: identifying signposts; 6 Step 4: developing shaping actions; 7 Step 5: developing hedging actions; 8 The art of conducting ABP; 9 Beyond ABP as a post-planning tool; Appendix Assumption-Based Planning and the planning literature; Bibliography; Glossary; Index. - This book presents a variety of techniques for rooting out assumptions that have gotten buried in one's thinking. It illustrates steps for monitoring all the vulnerable assumptions of a plan and for preparing the organization for the potential failure of those assumptions where control is not possible.
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| ISBN | 0521001269. - 0521806534
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