Executing strategy.
Series: Pocket mentor series
Publisher: Harvard Business Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Boston, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 104
ISBN-13: 9781422128893
Subjects: Strategic planning
Description: Tough objectives require more than smart thinking; they require effective follow-through. This guide helps you understand what strategy is and how to translate that knowledge into the elements of a strategic plan. It then helps you to execute those plans and ensure that they remain aligned with corporate strategy in the long term.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Mentor's message : the power of a well-executed strategy; title: What is strategy?; title: Why is strategy important?; title: How is strategy formulated?; title: This book's focus; title: A note about terminology; title: The strategic planning process : five steps; title: Your strategic-initiative action plan; title: Defining objectives and metrics; title: Identifying resources needed; title: Clarifying interlocks; title: Keeping your action plan on course; title: Establishing accountability; title: Creating an environment for execution excellence; title: Evaluating and rewarding performance; title: Sources for executing strategy.