by Richard Lepsinger, July 7, 2010 |
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A number of factors contributed to the worst oil spill in history, but most of them can be attributed to one colossal problem at BP — lack of execution. Here’s what went wrong … and what project leaders can learn from BP’s failures.
The oil spill is a tragedy that “never should have happened.” That’s the sentiment expressed by BP CEO Tony Hayward during the recent congressional hearing on the
For any business, the inability to get things done is a serious issue. If you can’t execute well, you aren’t going to be very successful even if you’ve got a great strategy, terrific products, or talented …
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