1st Edition

Strategy Execution and Complexity Thriving in the Era of Disruption

208 Pages
by Routledge

208 Pages 30 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

208 Pages 30 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Almost all organisations today face unprecedented levels of change, complexity and volatility. Navigating the resultant disruption dynamics is one of the most important stewardship challenges facing strategic leaders. Getting it right can pay enormous dividends, but getting it wrong can lead to spectacular failure and the ultimate demise of once admired organisations. To address this threat,... Read more
 

List of Figures



Part 1: Types of Complexity and their Effects on Strategy



1 Introduction and Need for This Book



2 Types of Complexity and Their Effect on Strategy Processes



Part 2: Types of Strategy Execution Processes



3 The 7 Factor Process



4 The Execution Premium Process



5 The Hoshin Planning or Lean Strategy Deployment Process



6 The Change Acceleration Process



7 The Resource Allocation Process



8 The Simple Rules Process



9 The Learning on the Run or Strategic Learning Process



10 The Talent Scouting Process



11 The Outcomes and Incentives Communication Process



12 The Performance Monitoring and Coaching Process



13 The Project Management Process



14 Lean Startup and Agile Innovation Processes



Part 3: Thriving in Complex Environments



15 Thriving in Complex Environments: The Role of Alert Strategic Leaders



Index



Biography

Richard Busulwa (PhD, MBA, M.Innov) is a strategy execution researcher and senior partner at Novus People, a sales and service team management advisory firm. His research focuses on strategy execution, innovation and entrepreneurship in complex environments. Richard is a member of the Strategic Management Society and the Strategy as Practice International Network.





Matthew Tice (MBA, BSc) is the chief executive officer of Insurgence, a management consulting firm dedicated to helping organisations to navigate (and lead) through disruptive change. He is a leading advisor to CEOs across the Asia-Pacific in the areas of strategy design and execution, leadership, innovation and governance. Matthew is a member of the CEO Institute (Certified) and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.





Bruce Gurd (PhD, FCPA) is associate professor of management at the University of South Australia, deputy director of the Australian Centre for Asian Business and adjunct professor of Shandong University. His research is in organisational performance measures. He is a Life Fellow and recent president of the Australia and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM). Bruce is also a member of the Strategic Management Society.