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In Their Own Words

Richard H. Axelrod, MBA’73

We all need to involve others to accomplish tasks and achieve our goals, but all too often involving others seems like more trouble than its worth. You Don't Have to Do It Alone is the Swiss Army knife of involvement--a comprehensive set of tools for getting the help you need. The authors lay out a straightforward plan for involving others to get things done, detailing a practical five-step process that begins with five key questions: What kind of involvement is needed? How do I know whom to include? How do I invite people to become involved? How do I keep people involved? How do I finish the job?

Posted January 14, 2005