Making Strategy Work
Leading Effective Execution and Change
Summary:
The book provides a comprehensive framework for implementing business strategies successfully, focusing on the challenges of execution and the critical importance of leadership in driving change. It offers practical tools, techniques, and real-world examples to guide managers in overcoming obstacles and aligning organizational elements to achieve strategic objectives.
Key points:
1. Execution Over Strategy: Hrebiniak argues that the real test for organizations is not planning strategy but executing it. Successful companies stand out by turning plans into action effectively.
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