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Mastering the Braid: How to Execute Business Strategy EffectivelyMastering the Braid: How to Execute Business Strategy Effectively
Executing business strategy is like a braid — specifically, a French braid, the beautiful, twisted strands of hair atop...
May 24, 2022
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It's About TimeIt's About Time
Why is it that some Fridays find us feeling proud of our productivity, while other weeks we barely make it to Wednesday...
Nov 30, 2021
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Your Chance to Eavesdrop at our Virtual Water Cooler!Your Chance to Eavesdrop at our Virtual Water Cooler!
One of the elements that is often absent from virtual leadership development programs is the lively “oh, by the way”...
Aug 25, 2021
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Strategy Execution Terms: A Metalworking ApproachStrategy Execution Terms: A Metalworking Approach
Goals. Objectives. KPIs. OKRs. Metrics. Success Factors. Vision. Mission. Purpose. And then there’s the elusive “Value...
Jul 6, 2021
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Take a Walk through the Strategy Execution CycleTake a Walk through the Strategy Execution Cycle
Every manager must be able to take the strategy handed down from above (sometimes more clearly than others!) and make...
Jun 8, 2021
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Corporate Strategy: From Inaction to ActionCorporate Strategy: From Inaction to Action
How often does the typical employee think about corporate strategy compared to the demands of day-to-day work? For some...
Feb 16, 2021
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What Is Strategy Execution and Why Is It Important for Leaders?What Is Strategy Execution and Why Is It Important for Leaders?
We’ve all heard the term strategy execution many times. It’s bandied about by management consultants and leadership...
Jan 26, 2021
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The Importance of Prioritization in Executing StrategyThe Importance of Prioritization in Executing Strategy
For nearly two decades, I’ve led dozens of simulation-based workshops focused on executing strategy. I’ve learned much...
Dec 17, 2020
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Leading Through a Global Health CrisisLeading Through a Global Health Crisis
How to Keep your Leadership Healthy Through the Coronavirus Crisis The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is top of...
Mar 6, 2020