Balancing Strategy and Execution

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“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality”. –Warren Bennis

At all levels of leadership, organizations are undergoing major changes that are more complex than we have ever witnessed. To compete and win in this “new normal,” companies must be more agile, decisive, and adaptable then they may realize.

Stepping outside of the status quo and exploring “Future Thinking” is the first step toward shifting mindsets.

How will you position your business in this fast-paced innovative economy? What will set you apart?

Keeping the vision alive, communicating it and driving leadership responsibility to all levels is crucial. Developing and communicating the vision, establishing alignment and successful execution can mean the difference between short-term and long-term success.

The book, The Work of Leaders: How Vision, Alignment, and Execution Will Change the Way You Lead by Julie Straw, Mark Scullard, Susie Kukkonen, and Barry Davis, outlines a simple structure that captures the complexity of contemporary leadership.

The Work of Leaders Model is based on six years of research and the co-authors have defined the work that leaders do down to three areas: crafting a vision, building alignment, and championing execution. It provides a framework to turn the goal of leadership into tangible steps. The Work of Leaders distills leadership best practices into a simple, compelling process that helps leaders at all levels get immediate results.

Learn more about how you can utilize the Work of Leaders – Vision, Alignment, Execution Model to increase your desired results.