Execution

Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done is an influential business guide written by seasoned executive Larry Bossidy and renowned management consultant Ram Charan, with Charles Burck. Drawing on decades of hands-on experience leading major corporations and advising top executives, the authors address the common failure to bridge the gap between high-level ambition and tangible results.

The book argues that execution is not merely practical groundwork to be handed over to subordinates, but a distinct discipline that requires active, passionate engagement from leadership. Bossidy and Charan examine how leaders must connect an organisation's three core elements: people, strategy, and operations. By establishing open dialogue, maintaining intellectual realism, and ensuring the right individuals are matched to key responsibilities, leaders can build a culture where commitments turn into consistent performance.

Written with clarity and deep commercial insight, this updated edition provides essential guidance for entrepreneurs, company directors, and managers at any level seeking to run their organisations effectively.