The Strategy Implementation Gap: A Guide for Executives to Successful Strategy Implementation through Project Delivery

The Strategy Implementation Gap by James Bawtree and Michael Young

In today's rapidly changing business environment, many organisations struggle to bridge the gap between strategic planning and successful implementation. "The Strategy Implementation Gap" addresses this critical issue by providing a comprehensive guide for executives and managers to effectively deliver their strategic goals through projects and programs.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Understanding the Strategy Implementation Gap:

   • Explore the reasons behind the disconnect between strategy formulation and execution.
   • Learn about the impact of external changes and internal challenges on strategy implementation.

2. Organising Work in the Age of Disruption:

   • Discover how to structure your organization to respond to market forces and disruptive changes.
   • Understand the importance of aligning business operations with strategic goals.

3. Aligning Strategy in a Rapidly Changing World:

   • Gain insights into developing adaptive strategies that can evolve with changing circumstances.
   • Learn about the importance of flexibility and agility in strategic planning.

4. Difficulties of Strategy Implementation Delivery:

   • Identify common obstacles to successful strategy implementation.
   • Explore solutions to overcome resistance to change and manage internal conflicts.

5. Strategy Implementation Delivery Framework:

   • Learn about the five key principles of successful strategy implementation: Purpose, People, Practices, Platform, and Performance.
   • Understand how to create a program logic to link initiatives to strategic goals.

6. Building an Implementation Team:

   • Discover the importance of having a dedicated team for strategy implementation.
   • Learn about the skills and capabilities required for successful project and program management.

7. Governance and Leadership:

   • Understand the role of governance in strategy implementation.
   • Explore the characteristics of effective leadership and how to inspire and motivate your team.

8. Measuring Performance and Keeping Track:

   • Learn about the importance of setting and measuring targets at individual, team, and organizational levels.
   • Discover how to use performance metrics to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

9. Sustainability and the SDGs:

   • Explore the role of sustainability in strategy implementation.
   • Understand how to align your organization's goals with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

10. Practical Tools and Techniques:

    • Gain access to practical tools and techniques for effective strategy implementation.
    • Learn about the importance of continuous improvement and adapting to new challenges.

This book is a must-read for executives, managers, and anyone involved in strategic planning and implementation. It provides valuable insights, practical advice, and a clear framework to help organisations achieve their strategic goals in a sustainable and effective way.

The book also features PMLogic's award-winning, principle-based DELIVER method, along with other best practices, this guide equips executives to achieve both personal and organisational goals effectively.

The first three chapters are available free at https://www.pmlogic.com.au/sig-book