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The genius is in the implementation

The genius is in the implementation Pinpoints strategy implementations as a most important part of company practice. Lists out a number of implementation pitfalls that are deeper in effect than others: strategic inertia; lack of stakeholder commitment; strategic drift; strategic dilution; strategic isolation; failure to understand progress; initiative fatigue; impatience; and not celebrating success. States that strategy must drive planning. Unfortunately, in too many companies it does not. Closes by stating the task of creating and implementing strategy is not for the faint-hearted. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Business Strategy Emerald Publishing

The genius is in the implementation

Mike Freedman
Journal of Business Strategy , Volume 24 (2): 6 – Apr 1, 2003
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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2003 MCB UP Ltd. All rights reserved.
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0275-6668
DOI
10.1108/02756660310508164
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Abstract

Pinpoints strategy implementations as a most important part of company practice. Lists out a number of implementation pitfalls that are deeper in effect than others: strategic inertia; lack of stakeholder commitment; strategic drift; strategic dilution; strategic isolation; failure to understand progress; initiative fatigue; impatience; and not celebrating success. States that strategy must drive planning. Unfortunately, in too many companies it does not. Closes by stating the task of creating and implementing strategy is not for the faint-hearted.

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Journal of Business Strategy – Emerald Publishing

Published: Apr 1, 2003

Keywords: Strategy; Implementation; Complexity

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