Six Disciplines

JUNE 13, 2011

A while back, OnPoint Consulting's survey yielded insights into what causes the strategy-execution gap. and what might be done to close it. Their assertions: They discovered that almost half of the leaders surveyed—49%—do perceive a gap between their organizations' ability to develop and communicate sound strategies - and their ability to implement those strategies. 64% don't have full confidence that their companies will be able to close the gap.

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Six Disciplines

JUNE 14, 2011

Business process improvement was revolutionized when Dr. Michael Hammer introduced the international best-seller Reengineering the Corporation. Dr. Hammer’s research and teachings focus on how to transform business operations; his work is relentlessly pragmatic and immediately applicable. But what are business processes? "Process simply means end-to-end work, as opposed to piecemeal, activity-level work.

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Process Hammer Operations Video 98

Six Disciplines

JUNE 13, 2011

Scott Glatstein, who writes for the American Chronicle, offers this article " Business Strategy Execution: 4 Reasons Why Your Company’s Strategy Isn’t Working.". "Your business strategy defines your company’s intent. In essence, it’s a promise – a promise that defines what your organization intends to deliver to its customers and the marketplace.

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Strategic Planning Planning Metrics Strategy 98

Six Disciplines

JUNE 13, 2011

The Findlay Publishing Company was faced with the challenge of keeping both the newspaper and radio stations relevant and profitable amid the fast changing media world. The company needed a way to identify a strategy that was based on their strengths and opportunities. Once identified, the management team needed a way to develop a tactical plan that supports the strategy and communicates the vision and plan throughout the organization on an ongoing basis.

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Trends Case Study Tactics Media 98