Dr. Alex Tawse: What middle managers need to drive strategy execution (001)

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In today’s episode I interview Dr. Alex Tawse, professor of management at Georgia State University. We talked about the three critical components of successful strategy execution and what companies can do to support middle managers in the effort to maximize effective change across the organization. This is empirical research, not anecdote. Implementing these concepts in your organization will lead to successful outcomes. I hope you enjoy. Please leave me feedback in the comments section on this episode, and on what you would like to hear going forward. Enjoy….
Key Takeaways:

· Skilled middle managers are critical to strategy implementation

· Senior executives should place just as much emphasis on the process of execution as they do strategy planning

· Middle managers need time and space (and training) to be effective

· Capability, Commitment, and Coordination are statistically significant elements of successful execution

· Accountability, Predictability and Common Understanding among all levels are critical components of Coordination

Call To Action:

· Submit comments on what YOU believe are critical elements of strategy EXECUTION.

· Email me your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes

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1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. What does effective strategy implementation look like? (00:05:29)

3. Why can't we execute better when we are sending out the messages (00:09:30)

4. Getting Middle Managers change ready (00:11:18)

5. How does Coordination play a role in SI? (00:24:01)

6. Top takeaways (00:29:13)