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Winding Forest Road

Insight
In turbulent times, when strategy matters, execution simply cannot fail.

"What got you to the top may be what makes you struggle with execution.'"

The root causes of strategy implementation failure

Implementing strategies is one of the most challenging tasks a top executive undertakes.

 

Studies from recent decades show that organisations often fail to reach their strategic goals

 

The main reason for this failure is usually poor execution.

 

What makes this an ongoing problem?

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Based on my experience, there are five common root causes.

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Some of the root causes are linked to shared traits and behaviours of those who rise to leadership positions.

 

Some root causes stem from the fact that many leaders lack crucial competencies vital for effective execution.​

Pål Wæhle

Meet PÃ¥l
With 42 years of experience in leadership roles and advisory positions, PÃ¥l has served top executives across more than 50 different industries. He specialises in supporting leaders with their most crucial challenges.

Exercise to develop Grit

Addressing the root causes of strategy-implementation failure requires more than just reading a book; it demands practical training. To help you succeed in this endeavour, we have created the Digital Strategy Studio to complement the book.

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Expertise

As a strategy execution specialist with extensive knowledge across numerous industries, Pål can assist, inspire and train you and your team to succeed in execution.

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