The Bottom Line
Effective execution starts with a plan. And, as our research has shown, most senior teams understand that strategic planning is fundamental to success. The problem seems to be what happens, or does not happen, after the strategy is developed and people begin implementation.
The ability to effectively execute is undermined early in the implementation process for several reasons: (1) few people are in the habit of using action plans to help manage and monitor the many initiatives required to achieve a vision; (2) senior leaders fail to hold people accountable for developing and using action plans; and (3) when an action plan is developed, it is not always aligned with the projects that are critical for delivering business results. ...
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