This blog will wrap up the discussion on deployment frameworks, but not on the entire deployment phase. I’ll open it again with the usual background information. Let’s examine how a fictional company, Concentric Circle Corp (CCC), a mid-sized technology firm looking to scale its business, can use Balanced Scorecards, OKRs, or Hoshin Kanri to Drive […]
Strategy Deployment: Rounding out the foundations Read More »
No, I’m not referring to BOS or BSC this time, although the acronym I will use has become almost as universal as ABC in the business community. Before diving into the next framework, I want to provide a reminder of the back story: Let’s examine how a fictional company, Concentric Circle Corp (CCC), a mid-sized
Strategy Deployment: Another three-letter term Read More »
As I wrote in my last post, I’m starting this multi-part series of blogs assuming the Strategy Creation phase is complete. This is partly because my expertise is greater after this stage but also because I’m well aware of the turmoil, friction, and bitter disagreement that can arise when discussing strategy vs strategy planning vs
Strategy Deployment: The Forgotten Phase Read More »
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
A BOS as easy as ABC…. Read More »
When speaking with people, I often use the terms “sectors” and “industries” interchangeably and incorrectly. Despite the numerous industries I have worked in, there are countless more that I haven’t explored. Interestingly, many industries are worried about using outsiders. Meaning they’d rather rely on those with specific industry experience. Off-topic – I chuckle when I
I’ve written much about Business Operating Systems (BOS) and how they form the framework for strategy development, deployment, and execution. It is many chain-linked and aligned processes, cascading throughout a company’s functions, teams, and individuals. They operate in alignment with the organization’s core values and purpose (or mission), which are typically identified at the very
Is Your SMB ready for a BOS? Read More »
As the final installment in the series, it’s time to bring everything I’ve written together to provide a cohesive framework that supports your business. We’ve discussed some key elements to bring a company’s vision to life. Strategy development, deployment, and execution. Change management and communication tools. Individual performance management. Scattered throughout the posts have been
No, I’m not referring to the 2000s TV show featuring Anne Robinson and her famous line, “You are the weakest link – goodbye!” We’ve all heard it. When deploying strategy and goals, where are things most likely to fail? Communication and Change Management are usually the two main elements cited. If not done well, then
We have a strategy. We have goals. Now, let’s just go and “get ‘er done,” right? It’s happened too often when teams and leaders go off to their respective corners after planning and begin the work to execute and complete their goals. The second this happens, the risk of losing alignment and priority sets in.
I last wrote about the need for small and medium-sized companies to eventually take the plunge, lose some informality (and maybe even a bit of speed at the onset to allow for more success, alignment, and acceleration later on), and adapt more formal processes and tools to aid in further growth. What does that look
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