Wednesday, November 4, 2009

The Strategic Thinker #4 : 10 Deadly Sins That Lead To Strategic Malaise


“It’s easy to develop a strategy; it’s the implementation that’s difficult”.

How often have you heard this statement? You might even have uttered it yourself!

Our experience globally shows the exact opposite to be true. If a CEO or entrepreneur thinks that he or she has a solid strategy, and yet it is not being implemented, there can only be one of two things happening:

1. The management team doesn’t know or understand the strategy. (It is very difficult to implement a secret strategy!)

2. If the strategy is understood but still not being implemented, it is because some members of the management team don’t agree with it and may, in fact, be trying to sabotage it.

Our view is that there are 10 deadly sins that an organization can commit that will inevitably lead to these two conditions – and eventually to corporate extinction. Read on to find out ... ‘The 10 Deadly Sins That Lead To Strategic Malaise’.

Are you responsible for organizing a Strategic Meeting and want to ensure you avoid the 10 deadly sins? Visit DPI Asia's website to learn more or contact us.