An essential guide for 21st century problem solvers and change agents, The PRIMES unveils 32 universal secrets of how to ….
* Tackle complex problems successfully
* Build visions that inspire outcome-driven strategies
* Forge lasting consensus among competing interests
* Recognize and eliminate the most destructive forces in an organization
* Establish cultures of integrity
* Keep teams focused and productive
* Transform your business painlessly
* Produce and deliver extraordinary results on time
The PRIMES gives leaders the edge they need to succeed. Once the PRIMES are revealed, they’ll show up everywhere!
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About the Author
Chris McGoff is Founder of The Clearing, Inc., a Washington, DC-based strategic management consulting firm, Chris is recognized worldwide as an expert in the field of complex problem solving and organizational transformation. Facilitating strategy sessions for more than 10,000 government and industry professionals, Chris has developed a uniquely effective approach to help drive high-stakes change and innovation efforts for over 25 years. His clients include the World Bank, United Nations, AARP, DuPont, IBM, Boeing, Consol Energy, the U.S. Department of Defense and most of the other U.S. federal agencies and departments. Chris is also a professor at the University of Maryland Graduate School of Public Policy. Chris and his wife, Claire, live in the Washington, D.C. area with their six children.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you work with other people, you know how challenging it can be to find common
ground, create productive working relationships, lead without taking over, and share
your perspectives while listening openly to others who have a different view. This book
covers all the practical ways to work through all of these life/work issues and so much
more, and does it simply and effectively.
ground, create productive working relationships, lead without taking over, and share
your perspectives while listening openly to others who have a different view. This book
covers all the practical ways to work through all of these life/work issues and so much
more, and does it simply and effectively.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've read this book several times and now keep it close to my desk as a reference for helping people in all kinds of situations when they need to get unstuck. The PRIMES is not only an entertaining and quick read, but it's chock full of insights that are helping me help other people move past all kinds of issues that tie up progress unnecessarily. I've given a copy to all my clients and it's becoming a shared vocabulary we can use to recognize problems - even in the middle of meetings - and institute immediate and effective course corrections. This book is helping my clients and I get stuff done faster and more effectively. And - it's a great read. I love the illustrations, which are easy to absorb and even duplicate. Chris' style is empowering. When you're done reading it you're ready to take on anything! (and you will!)
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was blown away by the "blinding shock of the obvious" I experienced while reading the PRIMES. You will immediately see dozens of applications to any aspect of your life. The PRIMES succeeds in providing simple terms and illustrations that anyone in any field could identify with and use when tackling their most complex problems. I highly recommend the PRIMES to anyone who seeks to make a difference in the world!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Useful Problem Solving and Group Facilitation Tools
This is a quick read, but you'll probably want to read it again to absorb the usefulness of the concepts and tools here. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Douglas B. Smith
Made for Magic
Chris McGoff has created the best tribute anyone could give to Michael Doyle, out mutual mentor and pioneer of modern facilitation and change consulting--a clear and wonderful book... Read more
Published 12 months ago by David Sibbet
Recharge Your Leadership Model
This is a gem. You can read it quickly--no fluff--and then think about each prime. It has helped me rethink how I lead and facilitate groups, and how groups work together,... Read more
Published 13 months ago by David Paschane
Pithy Wisdom
In "The PRIMES", a short book full of pithy wisdom about how groups work and people think, Chris McGoff consolidates years of experience into 32 PRIMES (simple, enduring,... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Peter Grange
Primo!
I first heard of The Primes from someone who told me that it was interesting, but too simplistic for anyone in "real" business. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Anastacia Brice
Great, generous offering for Universe Denters. Best practices shared...
The "Primes" shares pearls of wisdom in form of patterns, to create an "alphabet soup" for transformational work, no matter the arena you are working in. Read more
Published 15 months ago by adriano pianesi
Terrific book ... filled with the keys to success for managers and...
The Primes provide individuals with a select set of tools that improve group learning and enable teams to understand the nature and characteristics of issues in a whole new way. Read more
Published 16 months ago by sml
Incredibly Useful
Finally, a business / consulting / personal development book that is not only descriptive, but prescriptive! Read more
Published 17 months ago by Fourth Quadrant
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