Smarter Execution : Seven steps to getting results

by Xavier Gilbert, Rhoda Davidson, Bettina Büchel

Two strategic initiatives out of three fail. They are actually a huge challenge for “more-of-the-same, better-and-better”, companies. Indeed, their cross-organization scope violates all principles of silo efficiency. Strategic initiatives are precisely not “more of the same.” Smarter Execution identifies seven key steps that managers need to get to grips with if they are to reap the full benefits of their strategic - Focus first - less is more - Pick the best possible team - don’t compromise - Set the course - learn to navigate to a destination that is not yet fully defined - Set up to win - there is no “commitment switch”: it starts with you - Think it through - rehearse mentally each next step, leaving no stone unturned - Get all aboard - it’s about getting people to change the way they work - Follow through - to learn on the goThe authors, Xavier Gilbert, Bettina Büchel, and Rhoda Davidson, have been working with several hundred executives to help them execute their strategic initiatives. Time and again, they have seen how these seemingly common-sense insights were actually unexpectedly difficult to apply in most “efficient” organizations

173 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 6, 2008

Reviews

[Tânia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely a book to consider when implementing strategic initiatives! Lots of useful and relevant details, highly recommend!

[Andreu Torregrosa Martinez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Practical and Executable!

Really easy to read with plenty of examples that are applicable in our day to day jobs. If you want to make an impact in the organization, be sure of having this book close to you.