High performing organizations understand three critical issues, described in the literature, that impact execution:
Execution is integral to strategy, it is a major responsibility of the leader, and is core to the organization's culture, behavior and reward system. If the strategy is not achievable, i.e. not mapped to skills, resources, and assets of the organization, success is unlikely.
The leader must be engaged in the execution of the strategy to adjust goals and priorities or make available additional resources to overcome barriers in a timely manner.
The leader has a direct impact on the behaviors of the employees, by joining in the execution of the strategy, clarifying the expected results and aligning the rewards system. The leader must ensure the right person for the right role, and with execution as part of the expected behavior, it becomes part the culture
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