One of the problems many leaders report is a gap between strategy and execution. Usually this "gap" arises because the so-called "strategy" is a set of financial performance goals, not an approach to overcoming challenges. The two key ways to narrow this gap are to avoid bad strategies that fail to explain how to proceed and to establish a proximate objective - something which can be accomplished and which will open the door to further progress.
As I worked to explain how to avoid bad strategy, I began to see that one cannot really evaluate or criticize a strategy unless there is a fairly cle… - Richard P. Rumelt
As I worked to explain how to avoid bad strategy, I began to see that one cannot really evaluate or criticize a strategy unless there is a fairly cle…
- Richard P. Rumelt
Change is difficult and it takes time. It is hard for people to change their own behavior, much less that of others. Change programs normally address… - Richard P. Rumelt
Change is difficult and it takes time. It is hard for people to change their own behavior, much less that of others. Change programs normally address…
A good strategy is not always successful, but even an "inappropriate" strategy may be an actual strategy. A "bad strategy" is one that doesn't even t… - Richard P. Rumelt
A good strategy is not always successful, but even an "inappropriate" strategy may be an actual strategy. A "bad strategy" is one that doesn't even t…
A real strategy is a coherent mix of policy and action designed to overcome a significant challenge. So a sensible employee might indeed say that the… - Richard P. Rumelt
A real strategy is a coherent mix of policy and action designed to overcome a significant challenge. So a sensible employee might indeed say that the…
A good strategy focuses efforts on a target, and that focus can only be achieved by not diffusing energy in other directions - that is the meaning of… - Richard P. Rumelt
A good strategy focuses efforts on a target, and that focus can only be achieved by not diffusing energy in other directions - that is the meaning of…
A real strategy is not bottom up because it deals with issues that require unexpected or unusual types action, especially of coordination among units. - Richard P. Rumelt
A real strategy is not bottom up because it deals with issues that require unexpected or unusual types action, especially of coordination among units.
You overcome the logical resistance to change by proving that a new approach actually works, usually on a small scale. - Richard P. Rumelt
You overcome the logical resistance to change by proving that a new approach actually works, usually on a small scale.
The US needs military/defense, economic, and social strategies. A medium-sized business, by contrast, is normally best off focusing its efforts on a … - Richard P. Rumelt
The US needs military/defense, economic, and social strategies. A medium-sized business, by contrast, is normally best off focusing its efforts on a …
I agree with O'Toole that custom and comfort are impediments to change. However, it is important to recognize that resistance to change is logical as… - Richard P. Rumelt
I agree with O'Toole that custom and comfort are impediments to change. However, it is important to recognize that resistance to change is logical as…
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