Six Disciplines

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

From the November 2010 edition of the Harvard Business Review comes an insightful article "Stress-Test Your Strategy: The 7 Questions to Ask" by Robert Simons. His assertion?

Stress 98

Stress Strategy Simon Uncertainty 98

Six Disciplines

MAY 18, 2011

BTS USA, the global leader in strategic alignment and execution, and The Conference Board announced the results of a strategy and leadership development survey completed at their Leadership Development Conference held in May 2011.

Execution 101

Execution Skills Strategy Succession 101

Six Disciplines

APRIL 5, 2011

Companies today are not effectively executing against strategy and the business leaders know it, with 80 percent recognizing that they are "not doing their best" to communicate strategy through the organization, let alone execute against it, according to new 2010 research commissioned by SuccessFactors, Inc. and Accenture.

Strategy 98

Strategy Company System Execution 98

Six Disciplines

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Several studies over the past few years reiterate the return on investment (ROI) of strategy-driven employee engagement programs, confirming the importance of an engaged workforce on bottom-line results. Motivational posters and a simple pat on the back just don't cut it.)

ROI 141

ROI Definition Price Operations 141

Six Disciplines

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

housing starts, in 2008-09 Hardwoods of Michigan had been in survival mode, focusing more on day-to-day operations as opposed to long-term strategies. However, through the efforts of the management team, the company rebounded strongly in 2010. Because the hardwood lumber industry is tied directly with U.S.

Due Diligence 98

Due Diligence Long-term Case Study Strategy 98

Six Disciplines

JANUARY 31, 2011

Recent 2010 research* confirms what we know to be our biggest challenges as executives: 52% of executives don’t feel their company’s strategy will lead to success. 67% admit that their company’s capabilities don’t fully support their strategy. A Detailed Review of current strategy and operational plans.

Executive Coaching 101

Executive Coaching Execution Six Sigma Benchmarking 101

Six Disciplines

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

One of the largest areas of growth is the key measurables category where Bluffton scored a 13 in 2010 and is now at 40 out of a possible 60 score. The difference between Six Disciplines and other strategy consulting firms is their focus on execution and accountability.

Case Study 91

Case Study Micromanagement Metrics Commitment 91