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It s become grudgingly accepted that roughly two-thirds of organizational change initiatives fail. Whether it s strategic planning, acquisitions, technology implementations, or any other initiative, the results are discouragingly alike.
Despite grand pronouncements and bursts of activity, the reality is that most companies struggle with execution.
According to strategy and execution consultant Michael Canic, there are three things a leader must do to consistently execute: Develop the right focus, create the right environment, and build the right team.
Develop the right focus.
What differentiates the right focus from the wrong focus? As Canic explains in his new book,
Ruthless Consistency: How Committed Leaders Execute Strategy, Implement Change, and Build Organizations That Win, the right focus has to be sustained. If it s here today, gone tomorrow, then you haven t truly established a focus. He recommends three practices for creating a consistent focus.