{"id":3134,"date":"2009-04-08t10:24:39","date_gmt":"2009-04-08t15:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/48e130086c.nxcli.net\/?p=3134"},"modified":"2016-04-19t11:20:05","modified_gmt":"2016-04-19t15:20:05","slug":"how-to-close-the-knowing-doing-gap-just-do-it-do-it-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.g005e.com\/2009\/04\/08\/how-to-close-the-knowing-doing-gap-just-do-it-do-it-now\/","title":{"rendered":"how to close “the knowing-doing gap?” just do it. do it now."},"content":{"rendered":"
the problem is not a lack of theories, tools, or programs. the problem is execution<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n in research for his recent book, execution revolution<\/a>, author gary harpst discovered:<\/p>\n in short, read all you want on the subject of programs such as baldrige, lean and tqm. you’ll find the subject matter interesting, and you’ll enjoy learning about the many successes of those who have successfully executed such programs.<\/em><\/p>\n read about knowledge management, data mining tools and scorecards for performance measurement and management. you’ll learn a great deal.<\/em><\/p>\n investigate new models of training and employee development as well as personal and executive coaching. in the end, you will have read, researched, investigated and probably learned much. now you know what to do. however, you have invested a great deal of time, energy and effort to no avail at this point. true success and roi emerges only when you successfully execute what you’ve learned. the “knowing-doing gap” must be closed at every level of the organization in order to enjoy true success.<\/em><\/p>\n — per harry k. jones, at achievemax<\/a>, with hat tip to skip reardon via twitter @sreardon<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n