Creating an execution culture can be challenging due to several reasons. First, it requires constant vigilance from leaders to identify deviations from desired outcomes across various areas, from profit margins to promotions. This can be a demanding task. Second, leaders need to be actively involved in the critical details of execution, which can be time-consuming. They need to ensure that everyone understands the organizational priorities, assign tasks, follow up, and reward those who execute. This level of involvement can be difficult to maintain. Third, there can be resistance from employees who are used to a different style of leadership or who are uncomfortable with the level of accountability that an execution culture demands.
How do you translate strategy into results? Execution is both an organizational culture and a specif...
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