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Media Mastery as Operational Tool, Government as Business Partner, Washington Before the Workplace Strategy
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Kaiser, not content with a passive role, displayed some of the salesmanship that would latewin federal contracts for his companies. Perhaps sensing he would not be the low bidder, Kaiser submitted a project plan to acco…
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"Kaiser, not content with a passive role, displayed some of the salesmanship that would latewin federal contracts for his companies. Perhaps sensing he would not be the low bidder, Kaiser submitted a project plan to accompany his bid. The plan warned that "unless the job was carefully executed on a carefully estimated and preconceived plan, it could easily be disastrous to both the contractor and the public." Kaiser went on to list the equipment needed to complete the job successfully, noting that his organization already had such equipment. Kaiser closed by warning that "the problems on this job are of such a serious nature that there would be dire consequences unless the organization doing the work is thoroughly equipped and trained." Kaiser got the job.36"
Mr. Kaiser Goes to Washington - The Rise of a Government Entrepreneur
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Media Mastery as Operational ToolGovernment as Business PartnerWashington Before the Workplace StrategyMake Big Jobs Small Through Equipment VisionContinuous Negotiation Over BattlePersonal Access Over Institutional ChannelsCrisis as Expansion OpportunityRecord-Breaking as Relationship BuildingSuccess Through Strategic InnocencePublic Pressure as Government LeveragePermeable Organization Boundaries