As more companies flock toward mergers and acquisitions, many are learning what strategies can make or break the deal. After the buzz and excitement of an M&A announcement fades, the reality of the business plan sets in. Companies might think they need to clear the initial hurdles of reorganization before they can think about project […]
Strategy Execution has a new look! Announcing our updated website and logo launch
Our business world is constantly changing, and we believe that to stay relevant, we’ve got to keep up with it. We’re excited to announce the launch of our new website, logo, and updated look. This aesthetic transformation reflects the evolution and refinement of our work over the last year. We are focused on providing training […]
How to Leverage Your Project Team to Drive Strategy Execution Success
While a company’s executives may be able to clearly articulate corporate strategy, as you move down the traditional hierarchy to those who get the work done, the link between strategy and projects often breaks down. It’s important for organizations to recognize their project-based workers as “double agents” – that is, those who understand and can […]
Elevate Your Project Leadership on the Duke University Campus
Organizations must seek a new approach to strategy execution in response to the uncertainties of today’s business environment. Our Adaptive Strategic Execution Program (ASEP), developed in partnership with Duke Corporate Education, is designed to help leaders prevail over the challenges of executing strategic projects. This December, during our first #ASEPatDuke event, two courses will be […]
Webinar Recap – Becoming an Adaptive Leader: Overcoming Project Breakdowns
At a time when the business world is more volatile and complex than ever before, project-based work has become the norm, rather than the exception. During our most recent #StratExLive webinar, Strategy Execution’s Vice President of Product Management, Jonathan Gilbert was joined by Ed Barrows, Managing Director at Duke Corporate Education, to discuss how these […]
Managing a Team Through Purposeful Communication
Leading a team to the completion of a project can hinge on being able to identify skill gaps that may inhibit success. Often, teams may be made up of individuals who have strong technical skills, but lack relational ones. The best project leaders can transform good teams to great ones by focusing on “soft,” or […]
Elevate Your PMO to Build Effective Teams Across the Organization
Does your organization have a project management office (PMO)? A PMO can play a critical role in the success of an organization through overseeing processes, facilitating consistency and communication across the organization, and developing skills of project-based workers. Organizations can take advantage of PMO resources to build strong teams to lead project-based work. Establishing teams […]
Webinar – Becoming an Adaptive Leader: Overcoming Project Breakdowns – Register Now!
Today’s business environment is more volatile and complex than ever before. New technologies and increased globalization have created disruption while accelerating the pace and demands of getting work done. Project leaders are at the intersection of these changing conditions. As a result, they must not only master the traditional technical skills of managing projects, but […]
Managing From the Middle to Initiate Effective Change
One of the most challenging aspects of project management is navigating teams through significant change. While those tasked with leading project-based work may not have formal authority over everyone involved, they must still be able to influence people who aren’t necessarily direct reports. This skill of managing from the middle can make the process of […]
Thinking Strategically About Project-Based Work
Training team members to see the big picture in a project can help organizations achieve short-term goals while also enabling them to work more effectively toward strategic goals. Building a team of people who can advance an organization’s mission is fundamental to success, and strategic project management training can help project-based workers see beyond task […]