Getting Work Done Right Is What Matters

Name: Getting Work Done Right Is What Matters
ISBN: 9787507534511

墨墨Sino-Culture PressAug 2015

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Word count: 147K words
Chapters: 69
ISBN: 9787507534511

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Summary

What makes this book stand out is its comprehensive analysis of every element involved in doing a job properly, with comparisons drawn vertically and horizontally, and positive and negative cases set side by side. In one volume, it covers the key areas of corporate work, making it suitable both for employees and managers. Alongside its explanations of principles, the book presents a wealth of classic, thought-provoking cases drawn from renowned companies, business leaders, and everyday life: stories of success and failure, of tasks done properly and sloppily, some summarized in overview, others analyzed in depth, and even the same case examined from the opposite angle, leaving readers enlightened.

Editor's review

Work Matters: Getting It Right is a practical guide focused on workplace execution. The author, Momo, is not a well-known management scholar, which gives the book a perspective closer to the hands-on observations of ordinary professionals. Its core revolves around the concept of getting things right—emphasizing the completeness, precision, and closed-loop nature of work outcomes rather than mere task completion. The book avoids dense theoretical exposition; instead, it draws on numerous common workplace scenarios—such as distorted information transfer, missed handoffs, and gaps between results and expectations—to analyze the root causes of poor execution and offer concrete improvement approaches. Its value lies in breaking down the vague universal demand to "do work well" into self-checkable, actionable behavioral points, such as "confirm one step, advance one step" and "exceed expectations by 10%." For newcomers or junior and mid-level employees in execution roles, the book provides a clear framework for correcting behavior; for readers seeking systematic management methodologies or strategic-level insight, however, its depth may fall somewhat short. Overall, this is a problem-oriented, lightweight tool book whose strengths are its targeted focus and ease of understanding—suitable for对照 reflection in specific work situations.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Newcomers with 1–3 years in the workplace who want to build good work habits
Execution-level employees who often feel work is repetitive and communication costs are high
Team managers looking to sort out and standardize their team's basic execution standards
Professionals who strive for excellence and want to enhance their personal professional reputation

Not a good fit for

Senior managers seeking high-level strategic thinking or organizational change theory
Readers who prefer academic research or in-depth theoretical analysis

Reading tips

Read alongside a recent work task that fell short of expectations for greater relevance
Focus on the chapters on "communication confirmation" and "closing the loop on results," two common workplace weak spots
After reading, share the book's cases with colleagues and discuss how your department can avoid similar execution gaps

About the publisher

Sino-Culture Press China · Founded in 1987

Sino-Culture Press is known for publishing in history, social sciences and traditional Chinese culture, with a further reach into literary appreciation, classic works and foreign literature. Its library of 489 titles includes such works as The Road to Dongpo: The Evolution of Su Shi's Poetic Style, The Poetry and Life of Du Fu, The History of Qin and Han, and Six Hundred Years of the Forbidden City (collector's edition), while A Preliminary Survey of Ancient Architecture in Shanxi and Fen: Hand-drawn Records of Architectural Remains reflects an interest in documenting architectural heritage. Van Loon's Collected Classics and guided-reading editions of works such as Call to Arms and Notre-Dame de Paris serve general readers and classroom use. Its authors include scholars and popular writers such as Fu Junmai, Chen Linlin, Van Loon, Wang Longlin and Guan Ranrong, and biography is another direction. As public information is limited, this note focuses on the publishing profile shown by the titles in the library.

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前言
第一章工作不到位，等于没工作
揭示精英们的成功密码
工作到位才有好位
不到位的典型：差不多先生
耳不到位：倾听不到位
嘴不到位：沟通不到位
手不到位：执行不到位
下属眼中的工作不到位
上司眼中的工作不到位
旁观者眼中的工作不到位
无间道：临界状态下的雪崩事件
第二章工作不打折，强化责任心
工作就意味着责任
负责是最基本的工作态度
工作打折，不如不工作
差一点就差很多
不要被动应付，而应主动负责
以工作为重，责任大于兴趣
责任是动力而不是负担
落到实处是负责的最终体现
让工作的结果超出报酬
越有责任心，越能获好位
第三章努力还不够，重点在到位
到位就这么难？
要想到位，先做最重要的事情
洞察本质，一步到位
心态到位：快乐地享受工作
方式到位：标准化还是个性化？
能力到位：没有金刚钻，别揽瓷器活
执行到位：保持核心竞争力
监督到位：检验工作确保“零缺陷”
结果到位：要以成败论英雄
统筹兼顾才能全面到位
第四章从细节做起，把小事做到极致
成败关键：细节还是战略？
工作无小事，细节是关键
细节：天使还是魔鬼
细节能彰显企业的价值观
细节管理造就优秀员工
周密安排，网罗所有战略性细节
细节决定工作是否到位
成大事者也拘小节
第五章设立黄金标准，给工作一把标尺
标准就是工作的掌舵手
千万别把标准当废纸
要向上看齐，不要离地三尺
不怕标准低，就怕想当然
变通之道：逆向思维与B计划
时间控制：像康德一样守时有道
每天提高1%，就能做到100%
伟大的标准能够创造奇迹
第六章别找任何借口，端正工作心态
借口是职场最大恶习
借口断送锦绣前程
提升能力是杜绝借口的良方
与其找借口，不如想办法
找对方法：9个问题和18次判断
快字当先，借口闪一边
责任在此：停止踢皮球游戏
王者风范：激情战胜借口
第七章把握尺度：本位补位和越位
本位为主，补位为辅
补位：让分外事给你加分
越位是不成熟的表现
越位会造成工作的巨大损失
决策雷区千万不可越位
越位抢风头，别让风把你刮跑了

FAQ

How does this book differ from主动性-focused books like A Message to Garcia?

A Message to Garcia emphasizes attitude and initiative, while this book focuses more on methods and process, specifically answering "how to ensure results through steps and details"—it is more operational.

Are the cases in the book outdated?

The scenarios (such as email communication, meeting minutes, and project handoffs) are universal, and the execution logic they reflect is not outdated. Specific tools may change over time, but the thinking principles for ensuring things are done right remain applicable.

Is this book suitable for team reading?

Very much so. Team reading helps unify understanding of what "getting it right" means and reduces collaboration friction caused by differing interpretations. Internal workshops can be held around the book's cases.

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Mo Mo is an author about whom limited public information is available; the real name, nationality, and dates of birth and death are not recorded in our database. Our collection currently holds forty-two of the author's works, spanning management, inspirational growth, applied psychology, psychological research, and divination. Representative titles include A Complete Guide to Economic Common Sense, Sales Mind-Reading, Taking Work to the Extreme, Team First, West Point's Coming-of-Age Gift for Boys, Men Should Know Etiquette, A Little Hypnotic Social Psychology Every Day, and FBI Psychological Control Techniques. These titles suggest that Mo Mo's writing focuses on popularizing practical knowledge, turning economics, sales communication, team management, etiquette, and psychological techniques into accessible readers for professionals and general audiences, with an emphasis on applicability to daily life.