I recently wrote about the ‘8’, a simple and sexy strategy execution framework that emphasises the link between individual and organisational performance. I promised more, so here we go:
THE ‘8’… COUNTS EIGHT BUILDING BLOCKS
- Update strategy
- Cascade strategy
- Communicate strategy
- Compare and learn
- Manage strategic initiatives
- Set individual objectives
- Monitor and coach
- Evaluate performance
THE EXTENDED ‘8’
Large organisations need several steps to cascade the overall strategy to the individual level. The cascade runs down through business units, functional lines, departments and teams. For communication purposes, it helps to change the visual. Here’s an example:
How many loops does your 8 need?
