We the Possibility by Mitchell Weiss
Can we solve big public problems anymore? Yes, we can. This provocative and inspiring book points the way."The impact of COVID-19 has raised public expectations on the government's role in problem-solving and innovation, making them more significant than ever and providing an opportunity to redefine what's possibleWe the Possibility offers an actionable framework to inspire and equip public-sector leaders ready to begin this journey." — Porchlight Books
Advance Praise for We the Possibility:
"We need government to be more innovative and inventive, and in We the Possibility, Mitchell Weiss shows that achieving it isn't a pipe dream. It's within our reach." — Michael R. Bloomberg, 108th Mayor of New York City; founder, Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies
"In We the Possibility, Mitchell Weiss offers a myriad of examples that show how to make our government operate better at a time when we most need it. This compelling book is well worth a read." — Penny Pritzker, entrepreneur; former US Secretary of Commerce
"In a sector crying out for innovation but where politics punishes failure, Mitch Weiss shows us how and why thoughtful risk-taking in public policy and government is the path to a hopeful future." — Deval Patrick, former Governor of Massachusetts
"We the Possibility is an important book for bending the arc of progress toward public good. A must-read for public-sector leaders looking to build bridges between government and top innovators in science and technology." — Ash Carter, Director, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School; former US Secretary of Defense
"Innovation is hard. Innovation in government is a lot harder. Mitch Weiss, one of the leading experts on civic innovation, has written an inspiring and practical guide to the art of the possible, of actually getting new things done in government." — Dan Doctoroff, founder and CEO, Sidewalk Labs
"This extraordinary book vanquishes the idea that government innovation is an oxymoron. Through deft combinations of public-sector adventure stories and thoughtful analysis, Weiss leads readers out of the dead ends of binary thinking and into a world in which government is as flexible, imaginative, and hopeful as the people it serves." — Jennifer Bradley, founding Director, Center for Urban Innovation, Aspen Institute
Mitchell Weiss is a Professor of Management Practice and the Richard L. Menschel Faculty Fellow at Harvard Business School. He created and teaches the school's course on public entrepreneurship. Prior to joining HBS in 2014, Weiss was chief of staff to Boston's Mayor Thomas Menino. During this time, he cofounded the Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics.
You can find Mitchell Weiss at:
hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/profile.aspx?facId=183463
Twitter: twitter.com/mitchwei?lang=en
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mitchellbweiss/
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781633699199 |
| ISBN 10 | 1633699196 |
| Title | We the Possibility |
| Author | Mitchell Weiss |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Harvard Business Review Press |
| Year published | 2021-02-09 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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