If We Can Put a Man on the Moon: Getting Big Things Done in Government

The book "If We Can Put a Man on the Moon" is an essential guide for anyone who cares about the future of democracy.

With abundant examples and hands-on advice, it reveals the common pitfalls that trip up public-sector leaders and provides practical strategies for overcoming them.

The authors identify five traps that can derail even the best-intentioned projects, including the partial map trap, Tolstoy syndrome, design-free design, overconfidence trap, and complacency trap.

By understanding these pitfalls and avoiding them, readers will learn how to make their government work better and achieve great successes like victory in World War II, the national highway system, welfare reform, and the moon landing.

Don't miss out on this must-read for every public official and anyone who wants to see real change in our government.