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Too Busy for Strategy? The Hidden Costs of ‘Just Doing’
How many times have you jumped into executing a project and thought that you “don’t have time for strategy”. Here’s the irony—without a documented strategy, execution can be chaotic, reactive, and inefficient. Even worse, you might not even realize where waste is occurring.
Getting to the Bottom of It All
When you notice a system or process that is producing undesirable outcomes, chances are that there is a logical explanation. Leaders must move beyond surface-level observations to identify the root causes of challenges.
The secret to avoiding churn at work
Recently, I have been working with a client to improve its internal operations. The team has many great ideas, but it has taken a significant amount of time to show results. In a few instances, there has been so much uncertainty that ideas never actually crystalize into projects. Direct reports failing to start risks missing objectives and can become a leader’s worst nightmare!