Strategic Execution
Strategy is only as good as its execution. Effective strategic execution requires clear expectations, disciplined action, structured accountability, and regular progress checks. Browse through the topics on this page to learn more about strategic execution and click on the header or thumbnail to dive into a particular topic.
One of the biggest mistakes business leaders make is assuming that if they simply create a clear strategy, then employees can execute it. The problem is that plans require rapid adaptation that must come from employees directly exposed to business operations.
It is often said that ideas are plentiful, but action is rare. The same can be said for strategy and execution. It is easy to make sophisticated, well-researched strategic plans only to see it unravel in the execution. Avoid these 10 common reasons execution fails.
Strategy is often made a cyclical event that business leaders do annually or when times are tough. Plans are made, rolled out to teams, then slowly fade as the year goes on. Break the cycle by integrating strategic execution into everyday operations.
Business leaders will often express how they long for employees to take responsibility for strategic execution, but doubt it can be done. This is because delegation without discipline rarely works. However, a structured execution system is key to success.
