Execution “Execution is the great unaddressed issue in most organisations today” (Covey, 2006) “Leadership without execution is incomplete and ineffective. Without the ability to execute, all other attributes of leadership become hollow. “No company can deliver on its commitments or adapt well to change unless all leaders practice the discipline of execution at all levels. Execution has to be part of a company strategy in its goals. “It is the missing link between aspiration and results.” Charan, Ram and Bossidy, Larry. (2002) Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done New York, Crown Business

Execution Strategy Strategy Charan, Ram and Bossidy, Larry. (2002) Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done New York, Crown Business

Six Execution Drivers Clarity Commitment Translation Enabling Synergy people need to know goals and priorities at every level Commitment people need to buy into goals and priorities at every level Translation people need to know what they individually need to do Enabling people need proper structures, systems and freedom Synergy people need to get along and work together Accountability people need to regularly hold each other to account

Execution Gaps Execution Gaps Industrial Age Knowledge Age Clarity Announcing Involvement Commitment Selling Engage the whole person/involve Translation Job Description Aligning for results Enabling Carrot and Stick Aligning structures and culture Synergy Cooperate Collaboration Accountability Performance Appraisal Sandwich Frequent, open, mutual accountability, based on scorecard

Execution “So much of what we call management consists of making it difficult for people to work.” Peter Drucker