EXECUTE STRATEGY

Having defined and translated their strategy, leaders are ready to execute.  A solid plan, built on contribution from the people who will execute it, is a necessary asset at this point.  And the work we have done in ‘Define Strategy‘ and ‘Translate Strategy’ will get you here.

However, no-one can fully predict the unexpected.  In the Execute Strategy phase you are sure to run into external and internal obstacles.  At StrategyWorks we therefore offer the following services to assist teams through the execution of their strategy:

• We help leaders set the schedule for strategic discussions.  We agree a schedule of operations and strategy review meetings as part of the ‘Translate Strategy’ process.  Where necessary we will assist organisations to implement these meetings.
• We help teams conceptualise, initiate and plan projects.  Carefully defined and executed projects are the best way to execute strategy.  We therefore offer a full range of project workshops including (Project conceptualisation, Project Definition, Planning (creation of a network diagram), Project refocus, Formal Technical Review and Post Project Review.
• Sometimes the ‘unexpected’ brings a team to a standstill.  Often, they look around but cannot see the obstacles.  When this happens we, at StrategyWorks suggest a Process Consulting intervention, to collect information, analyse causes and agree a way forward.  We like to use Action Research as a method for this.
• Sometimes leaders need a sounding board.  Problem solving can be challenging, exciting and frustrating.  But in solving problems we operate within the realm of what we already know.  When the problem is solved we are back on familiar ground.  Creating however takes organisations into new realms.  Not only are there problems to solve on the way, but when they get there the surroundings can look pretty unfamiliar.  It can be scary.  On this journey it can be heartening to have someone alongside from time to time, who can reflect your thinking and point to the blind spots.  This is where coaching can be really supportive.  The coaching offer from StrategyWorks is based on Solutions Focused Coaching.