Six Disciplines

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

When it comes to executing your business strategy, you must first translate the strategic plan into short-term operating objectives that are measurable (also known as metrics ) - and progress must be monitored and measured regularly. The earlier that course corrections can be made, the better.

Short-term 89

Short-term Strategic Planning Management Long-term 89

Six Disciplines

APRIL 4, 2014

We hear it from our clients all the time: "I spent thousands on books, seminars, consultants; we''ve gone through planning sessions, brainstorming, etc. - and none of it has lasted.". A lack of a solid strategic plan - mission, vision, values, strategic position, vital few objectives. Frustrating? Common place?

Organization 106

Organization Seminar Brainstorming Strategic Planning 106

Six Disciplines

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Don’t forget the plan. plans are only good if people execute from them). Communicate (keep the mission, vision, values, strategic plan and goals - accessible - all the times). (you can't manage it if you can't measure it). Assess performance frequently.

Execution 98

Execution Strategy Strategic Planning Metrics 98

Six Disciplines

JUNE 27, 2014

For better or worse, why do so many companies veer off their strategic plan? Look for a disconnect between strategy and how resources are allocated , say Harvard Business School''s Joseph L. Bower and Clark G. Gilbert, in their article " What Really Drives Strategy ?". Their assertion?

Strategy 106

Strategy Gilbert Strategic Planning Resources 106

Six Disciplines

AUGUST 8, 2011

Remember when we could simply distinguish between strategy formulation as "thinking" (analysis, planning, setting goals, etc.) and strategy execution as "doing" (follow-through, top-to-bottom, operational, goal achieving, etc.)? How do you build execution into strategy? How do you build execution into strategy? Operations.

Execution 106

Execution Strategy Strategic Planning Operations 106

Six Disciplines

MARCH 31, 2011

Holly's prescription for a good performance management process involves five key steps: Establish Goals. Start by linking what needs to get done to the strategic planning framework. Plan Development. Create a plan to accomplish the required and the desired learning and growth. Take Action. Assess Performance.

Management 98

Management Strategic Planning Short-term Long-term 98

Six Disciplines

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

But, what if Outlook could also help us (and our entire organization) with: Strategic planning. Goal-setting. We all know that Outlook gives us a great way to manage our email, calendar, contacts, tasks, and our daily to-do list. Measures/metrics/KPIs. Performance management. Initiative and project management. Time tracking.

Strategic Planning 98

Strategic Planning Metrics Efficiency Project 98

Six Disciplines

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Defining Goals. Dick Hollington, CapitalWorks President, is the first to admit it is sometimes difficult for the management teams of the acquired companies to develop and successfully execute strategic plans for growth. They have found measurable success with Six Disciplines’ Total Performance Excellence program.

Case Study 83

Case Study Strategic Planning Mentor Strategy 83

Six Disciplines

AUGUST 8, 2011

Remember when we could simply distinguish between strategy formulation as "thinking" (analysis, planning, setting goals, etc.) and strategy execution as "doing" (follow-through, top-to-bottom, operational, goal achieving, etc.)? How do you build execution into strategy? How do you build execution into strategy? Operations.

Execution 85

Execution Strategy Strategic Planning Operations 85

Six Disciplines

APRIL 13, 2011

Effective execution of strategy seems to be an elusive goal. Only 27% of a typical company’s employees have access to its strategic plan. [3]. As Fortune Magazine noted in 1982, "Less than 10% of strategies effectively formulated are effectively executed.". Only 5% of employees understand their corporate strategy.[4].

Norton 101

Norton Kaplan Execution Strategy 101

Six Disciplines

JANUARY 12, 2012

Companies with continuous-improvement programs also were far more likely to employ forward-looking resources in their strategic planning process. Such resources include competitive analysis, market focused business analytics and information about customers' forward-looking strategies.

Competitive Advantage 82

Competitive Advantage Metrics Maturity Strategic Planning 82

Six Disciplines

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

The Six Disciplines Outlook Add-In brings strategic planning, goal-setting, project management, meeting management, attachment archiving, continual personal and professional productivity improvement, and improved self-leadership to Outlook. You use it for email, calendar, tasks, and maybe contacts.

Strategic Planning 98

Strategic Planning Survey Tools Tips 98

Six Disciplines

MAY 3, 2011

The Six Disciplines framework of strategy formulation, goal setting, initiative planning, leadership training, and 360 review process keeps strategy, policies and professionals aligned and focused on the target,” said Lauth. Matt Lauth and Jim Bendt have been providing strategic planning and business coaching services to U.S.

Execution 101

Execution Strategy Executive Coaching Consultative 101

Six Disciplines

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

The Six Disciplines Outlook Add-In brings strategic planning, goal-setting, project management, meeting management, attachment archiving, continual personal and professional productivity improvement, and improved self-leadership to Outlook. You use it for email, calendar, tasks, and maybe contacts.

Strategic Planning 78

Strategic Planning Survey Tools Tips 78

Six Disciplines

OCTOBER 6, 2015

So, someone who plans a project must at one point shift to an execution role to be successful, at least as far as ensuring that those who are assigned the project targets are working on accomplishing them. Too often this is missed, and lofty plans are drawn up, but the management side of things breaks down and nothing gets done.

Management 70

Management Leadership System Execution 70