The Execution Advantage

Success awaits those who can execute a powerful strategy; this book will show you how to unlock this ultimate competitive advantage

'The Execution Advantage' reveals the secrets of organisations that excel at strategy execution, by putting people at the heart of it.

Discover how these exceptional companies prioritise effectively, empower for action, embrace learning by doing, and successfully adapt to change. They acknowledge that humans do not always act rationally and that each organisation is unique. Their workforce turns their strategy into tangible results through focus, collaboration, and discipline.

This no-nonsense and start-to-finish guide will empower you to take action with confidence and boost your company's strategy execution. Benefit from:
- Clarity: uncover the big picture with the help of a straightforward and comprehensive, end-to-end framework
- Hands-on guidance: discover actionable step-by-step advice and easy-to-adopt tools that have proven themselves in practice
- Real-world inspiration: dive into vivid and diverse examples ranging from Amazon to Ikea to the Wildlife Conservation Society
- Holistic approach: learn to combine 'hard' factors such as resource allocation with 'soft' factors such as team effectiveness and organisational dynamics
- Reflection: use the thought-provoking questions at the end of each chapter to apply its content to your company

By boosting your company's strategy execution, you will not only outperform your peers but also foster increased employee engagement, unlocking your organisation's full potential.

A winning strategy in business today is no longer a noun; it a verb. Flexibility and learning are keys to success in an uncertain world, which means shorter planning cycles, more experimentation, more honest reflection, and more frequent pivots. This marvellous and useful guide can help you implement the mindset and practices you need to get started - Amy C Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership, Harvard Business School; Author of Right Kind of Wrong: The science of failing well (Atria, 2023)