Moving Mountains
Most companies place priority on strategy over execution even when research clearly shows that execution of strategy actually accounts for 85 per cent of a company's financial results. When it comes to execution, it's not a matter of what, but rather who executes your strategy? Obviously, it's your workforce. Therefore, the critical driver for performance lies in your ability to put the right talent in the right positions, and then aligning the workforce to your strategy. With all of these pieces in place, it is then possible to realise the potential value of your strategy.