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

Ever wonder why some government programs succeed brilliantly - leaving popular legacies in their wake - while other programs struggle to achieve their promise and full potential?

In their new book, "IF WE CAN PUT A MAN ON THE MOON: Getting Big Things Done in Government," (Harvard Business Press 2009), NAPA Academy Fellow and Deloitte Research Director William D. Eggers and Harvard Kennedy School Senior Fellow John O'Leary help answer the question: "Why do some programs triumph while others fail?" Based on an in-depth examination of 75 major government initiatives since World War II, the authors offer suggestions on how to understand and avoid common pitfalls that trip up public sector leaders during the journey from idea to results.

This 2-hour national launch event promises an engaging, insightful - even humorous--discussion on how to increase the odds of translating policy ideas into successful initiatives. Join the debate with an esteemed panel from the National Academy of Public Administration, Partnership for Public Service, Senior Executives Association, and Government Executive Magazine. And, join us in recognizing NAPA Chairman Emeritus Dwight Ink, one of the longest-serving senior public servants in the post war era, whose career is profiled in the book.

To register, please visit:

www.governmentexecutive.com/specialevent