Leadership

Strategic goals provide direction, but tactical planning bridges the gap between high-level objectives and day-to-day execution. Tactical plans break down overarching goals into specific actions, deliverables, and responsibilities that can be tracked and adjusted as necessary. Organizations that neglect tactical planning often struggle to translate vision into reality, with teams unsure how to effectively prioritize

Here we are. Goals have been identified. Responsibilities are assigned. Timelines are set. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are in place to track progress. So, what now? Sit back and watch the year unfold. Hardly. A well-structured Business Operating System (BOS) doesn’t stop at setting strategic objectives. The real work lies in execution – turning those

Once an organization has successfully communicated its strategy, goals, and KPIs, the next challenge is ensuring that these company-level objectives cascade effectively to departments and individuals. They will not always align perfectly with the organization’s goals, nor will all goals cascade to all departments and individuals; however, alignment must still be strongly present. This final

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are essential measures for tracking progress toward strategic goals and ensuring alignment with an organization’s vision. One of my favourite definitions is: A Key Performance Indicator is a quantifiable metric used to evaluate the success of an organization, department, employee, or process in meeting objectives. KPIs focus on strategic and operational

Late in 2023, I wrote a series of blogs about my experiences implementing Business Operating Systems (BOS) and how their elements can be combined to ensure alignment and performance with the organization’s strategy at every level. Between some of the training material I’ve developed over the years and many of these articles and blogs, I’ve