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A Strategy Execution Simulation in Four HoursA Strategy Execution Simulation in Four Hours
CHALLENGE To accelerate its discussion of corporate strategy, a global industrial manufacturing leader engaged IE...
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Is Your Strategy Execution Like a Changing of the Guard?Is Your Strategy Execution Like a Changing of the Guard?
If you have ever seen the “Changing of the Guard” at Buckingham Palace in London, you know that it is executed with...
Mar 23, 2017
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4 Tips for Executing Strategy in a Matrix Organization4 Tips for Executing Strategy in a Matrix Organization
Often leaders in a matrix organization are working with people from very different parts of the organization to focus...
Feb 4, 2016
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Surviving Market Cycles – Practice First!Surviving Market Cycles – Practice First!
Managing through business cycles – and there are many types of them – challenges even the most seasoned leaders....
Nov 10, 2015
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Lessons from the Field: Strategic Thinking as Markets EvolveLessons from the Field: Strategic Thinking as Markets Evolve
Markets and customers are rapidly evolving in the financial services industry. With a business imperative to stay...
May 27, 2015
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8 Common Pitfalls in Executing Strategy—and How to Avoid Them8 Common Pitfalls in Executing Strategy—and How to Avoid Them
Executing strategy is inherently challenging, and leaders can sometimes make it even tougher without realizing it. In...
Mar 25, 2015
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The Missing Link for Strategy ExecutionThe Missing Link for Strategy Execution
The concept of “cascading a strategy” is important, but incomplete. “Cascading Strategy” implies only a vertical...
Feb 25, 2015
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Better Strategy Alignment Is All About CommunicationBetter Strategy Alignment Is All About Communication
Effective communication is fundamental to an organization’s success. Without it, even the most talented teams struggle...
Sep 18, 2014
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Boost Strategy Translation With Business SimulationsBoost Strategy Translation With Business Simulations
Leaders in all roles are responsible for strategy translation, or “connecting the dots” from a higher-level business...
May 14, 2014