What are the steps for effective Strategic Implementation?

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First, ask yourself these important questions to help unfold the strategy:


  • What is the intent behind the strategy?
  • What are the themes and action plans that need to be communicated with the company?
  • How will we lead and resource the projects and action plans?
  • What is the review process?

After you have answered these essential questions, the next step in Strategic Implementation is to communicate with your workforce. Your goal is for everyone to know the strategy and, more specifically, what they can do individually to contribute to its timely delivery and execution. This is the more emotional or motivational side of Strategic Implementation. For staff to jump on board, they must have some type of personal link or connection with the plan. Seek to engage the hearts and minds of your people. Show them how this new direction will benefit them as well as the organization as a whole.

Finally, consistently measure your progress. Break the implementation process into succinct, measurable pieces with specific target dates. Don’t look too far ahead into the future, but celebrate the milestones and achievements you have made thus far. Of course, you can always adjust your plan as necessary and as events unfold in the change process.



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