A fascinating insight into how to propel your career and productivity with purpose and conviction.In Making It Happen, Rebecca Stephens argues that the successful implementation of strategy often comes down to one individual―an individual with a clear commitment to the cause, coupled with excellent leadership and communication skills. With a variety of case studies and an eclectic selection of interviewees, this book champions diversity of thought―and the importance in gleaning practical and actionable insights from a broad array of perspectives and experiences.And making things happen is more important now than ever. Every organization is in need of a practical and actionable strategy in these difficult times. According to the Project Management Institute, 37% of projects fail due to the lack of defined project objectives and milestones. Yet there are rare exceptions to this widespread failure to effectively strategize. This book tells the stories of individuals whose efforts have res