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Overcoming: KoRe 3 Keys
WGP
InnoBall
Learning SWOT Questions
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When senior management is
ineffective or processes are
inflexible, execution falters.
Without a clear, memorable
strategy that employees
understand and support, tactical
efforts become disjointed.
Realistic goal-setting and
consistent alignment across all
levels are essential for
successful implementation.
Key barriers to strategy
implementation include poor
communication, inadequate
resources, misaligned
culture/structure, lack of
leadership/accountability,
resistance to change,
unclear/unrealistic objectives,
and insufficient employee
involvement, all preventing
plans from translating into
action, leading to failure
despite good strategy
development. These internal and
external obstacles hinder
execution, requiring integrated
solutions like clear
communication, resource
allocation, and cultural
alignment for success, say
sources like Harvard Business
Review and Vizologi.
Common Barriers to Strategy
Implementation
Communication & Clarity:
Strategy isn't clearly
understood, communicated, or
consistently reinforced, leading
to confusion and disengagement.
Resources: Insufficient funding,
lack of skilled personnel, or
misaligned budgets prevent
execution.
Leadership & Management: Lack of
commitment, poor vision, weak
direction, or failure to hold
people accountable.
Culture & People: Resistance to
change, fear of failure, lack of
trust, or a culture that doesn't
support new initiatives.
Alignment: Mismatched goals,
structures, systems, or
incentives with the strategy
itself.
Planning Flaws: Strategies are
too complex, unrealistic (head
in the clouds), or not linked to
day-to-day operations.
Execution Gaps: Poor
coordination, ineffective
performance measurement, or a
lack of employee involvement.
Key Categories (Kaplan & Norton
Model)
Vision Barrier: Employees don't
understand the strategy.
People Barrier: Lack of buy-in
or skills.
Management Barrier: Managers
don't translate strategy into
action.
Resource Barrier: Insufficient
allocation for strategic goals.
Overcoming Them
Communicate constantly and
clearly.
Align structure, culture,
incentives, and resources with
the strategy.
Empower employees and foster a
culture that supports change.
Ensure clear, pragmatic goals
and strong leadership.
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