And we're off...

One of the hardest steps in Strategy Execution is the first one: Starting. Same with a new blog. So, here we go. Step one.

One of my favorite stories is that of the Five Frogs: There are five frogs on a log. Three of them decide to get off. How many are left?

Five. There's a big difference between deciding to do something and actually doing it.

Same with Strategy Execution. There's a big difference between defining a strategy ("deciding to do something") and executing it ("actually doing it").

What is the science and art of Strategy Execution? And why is talking about it worth a blog, much less creation of an industry, tons of research, development of a profession and the expenditure of millions of dollars in the purchase of outside expertise? Because...

- there is a structured process - formal, definable, replicatable - to execute a strategy successfully

- the process can be taught and learned

- executing a strategy is a lot harder than defining a strategy

- executing a strategy successfully is hard to do.

We're going to spend our time thinking about Strategy Execution, and how to reach goals successfully - on time, on budget.

In this economy, at this time, it's going to be tougher than ever. Thanks for joining in on the quest, and being part of the answer.

Join in. Reach your true goals.