Execution

Written in 2002 by Larry Bossidy and Ram Charan and published by Crown Business Books.

Review

Execution describes itself as "the missing link between aspirations and results". The key point is that most businesses fail - or fail to achieve their dreams -- because of an absence of execution. Good ideas occur, but there is insufficient follow through to make things happen in such a way that the business gets the result of the good idea. In the book Bossidy talks about the need to learn the discipline to execute in order to make the difference.

In addition, a key point is that most efforts at cultural change fail because they are not linked to improving the businesses outcomes. Finally he devotes a big part of the book to carrying out the strategic process - rationale and step-by-step ideas about how to develop a strong strategy for a business.

How Best Year Yet Can Help

In our programs we emphasize the importance of these lessons time and again.

However, our focus is on producing results and the discussion, planning and activity which are at the heart of the Best Year Yet system. When you use our Team Program, cultural change is linked to business outcomes and annual, monthly and weekly goals are tied to the high level results the organization wants and needs to make.

Best Year Yet for Teams inspires business leaders and managers to practice these theories and move the strategy into action in a way that leads to action and accountability.

A strong strategy is paramount to an organization's success. However, too often we've seen good strategies languish on a shelf because the organization failed to provide a clear annual plan. Taking this vital step ensures that each team in the business has a linked plan to ensure that the strategy is truly 'executed'. The Best Year Yet Team Program demonstrates exactly what to do with a strategy to bring it to life -- and then makes sure it happens.