LSA Global

DECEMBER 3, 2019

A recent McKinsey survey of 800 companies found that a whopping 77 percent of strategic decisions were made outside of the original strategic plan. Similarly, executives tell us repeatedly that their finely crafted strategic plans are not being implemented at the quality or speed that they expect.

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LSA Global

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A Better Leadership Transition Preparation Plan We know from action learning leadership development participants that to take on any new challenge, it’s best to spend time investigating the current situation and determining future, realistic, and attainable-but-challenging goals.

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LSA Global

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Not until the leadership team is aligned can you ensure buy-in from all levels of the workforce, create the right behavioral motivators, and track the success metrics to be sure you stay on track. Leaders should make strategic plans, progress, and challenges visible to all key stakeholders. If not, it is time to get aligned.

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LSA Global

JUNE 6, 2020

When managers are deeply engaged with a company’s strategic priorities, they report higher levels of confidence in where the company is headed and increased motivation to help execute the plan to get there. For strategic plans to succeed, companies need to align middle management with strategy. The Bottom Line.

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LSA Global

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

We know from our organizational alignment research that strategic clarity accounts for 31% of the difference between high and low performing companies in terms of revenue growth, profitability, customer loyalty, leadership effectiveness, and employee engagement. That is why strategies for executive teams to stay aligned are paramount.

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LSA Global

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Done right, a successful strategic plan sets a company up to perform beyond just the sum of its parts. Invest the time and energy required to get your leaders on the same page regarding your vision , mission , values , target market , value proposition , metrics for success, and strategic priorities.

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LSA Global

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

They start by actively involving key stakeholders in creating a clear game plan that outlines compelling choices about where to play and what specific actions to take. Done right, a successful strategic plan sets a company up to perform beyond just the sum of its parts. Organizational Health – The “How Well”.

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Implementation Strategic Planning Accounts Engineering 37

LSA Global

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

This communication and implementation process occurs in a series of reactions in which one causes another…in which every division, department and individual are aligned around the overall strategic plan and the important part they play in making it a success. Strategic Clarity Starts at the Top. Cascading Your Strategy.

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LSA Global

JANUARY 2, 2018

Too many of us know what can happen with a strategic plan that is fuzzy, ill-conceived or non-implementable. Conflicted success metrics. The strategic theme needs to fit your specific business. This may be the most vulnerable stage of the strategic planning process… strategy implementation. Get to Work.

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Strategic Planning Implementation Employee Engagement Marketing 34

LSA Global

JULY 2, 2019

In most instances the strategic plans were in place, but strategy implementation was poor. If you cannot operationalize your strategy, your thoughtful plans and exciting ideas in the board room will not translate into coordinated actions on the front lines. Allow Some Autonomy.

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LSA Global

OCTOBER 2, 2020

While some leaders feel like this is “touchy feely” stuff that does not add much value, all three are critical if you want to win the hearts and minds of those responsible for executing your strategic plans. Success Metrics – What defines high performance. Values – your fundamental beliefs and decision making filters.

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LSA Global

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Make sure your success metrics align across regions, functions, business units and teams if your strategy needs synergy to succeed. Three Steps to Decrease Your Chances of Strategic Failure. #1. Develop a Plan That Has a Few Crystal Clear Goals. At a minimum you must present the plan and invite input in order to gain commitment.

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LSA Global

DECEMBER 26, 2017

The strategic plans for both the near and long term future should be well-known throughout the organization…from top to bottom. Each employee should have a clear sense of how they will contribute and of what success will look like.This strategic clarity is what will drive consistent implementation throughout the organization.

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LSA Global

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Done right, a successful strategic plan sets a company up to perform beyond just the sum of its parts by answering questions about vision , mission , values , target markets , value proposition , success metrics, big bets, and action plans. The Definition of Corporate Culture. Is your culture aligned with your strategy?

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LSA Global

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The themes range from not having full leadership commitment, not having a clear enough strategic plan for growth, not having a growth-oriented company culture, not being innovative enough, not having the right financial or people resources, or just being in markets that are not ripe for high growth. The Bottom Line.

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LSA Global

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Apply people metrics. As part of your strategic plan for the business, evaluate what skills and what competencies will be most critical for future growth. If you want to learn more about what it takes to wisely invest in human capital, download Why Talent Is Only 1/3rd of the Talent Management Recipe for Success.

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Energy Strategic Planning Succession Planning Manager 39

LSA Global

JUNE 18, 2020

Perhaps the most powerful attribute of a good strategic plan is how the company plans to distinguish itself from the competition in a way that is not easily replaced or replicated. Does Selling as a Competitive Advantage Make Sense for Your Company?

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LSA Global

JUNE 4, 2018

To truly close the strategy execution gap, you should plan on spending twice as much time with every level of the organization on execution as you did on design. Establishing success metrics. To learn more about successful strategy execution, download 3 Big Mistakes to Avoid When Cascading Your Corporate Strategy.

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LSA Global

MARCH 18, 2019

When it comes to desired results, a strategic plan is only the beginning, not the end. Unclear strategies and plans provide a wonderful opportunity for “B” and “C” Players to hide in the shade of ambiguity. To learn more about successful strategy execution, download 3 Big Mistakes to Avoid When Cascading Your Corporate Strategy.

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15Five

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Mistake #3 – Not Having a One Page Strategic Plan. The leadership team comes together to discuss highlights, lowlights, and metrics. For more helpful advice on improving the health of your organization download the webinar slides here or watch the recording below (note that special offers have expired).

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LSA Global

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

Until you know where you are, it’s impossible to create an effective strategic plan to get to where you want to go. To set your strategy up for success you need to gather and share enough market, industry, customer, employee, financial, and competitor information to feel confident in making tough strategic choices.

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LSA Global

APRIL 20, 2018

We define talent management as the proactive and thoughtful attraction, development, engagement, and retention of the talent required to execute your strategic plan in a way that aligns with your corporate culture. Otherwise, your talent plans are probably just wishful thinking. The Definition of Talent Management.

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AIHR

OCTOBER 20, 2023

HR reports are strategic tools to showcase HR metrics and data, providing a detailed overview of your organization’s workforce and Human Resources activities. Types of general HR reports From monthly snapshots to annual reviews that shape strategic planning , various types of HR reports are designed to serve a specific purpose.

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