CHAPTER 7

You Aren’t in This Alone

The CEO or owner of the company cannot drive value by him or herself. Developing the business vision and strategy and aligning it with the operations strategy requires the participation of the company’s key executives, and the executives and managers involved in operations should participate in developing the operations strategy. This not only allows for a more holistic view, but also keeps the key players invested in the process. This chapter explores how constructing great teams leads to successful strategy development and drives exponential results.

Many middle market companies limit their strategy development process to an annual off-site retreat. The morning of the first day is usually spent going over ...

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