Why Strategy Fails — and What to Do About It
You’ve got a solid strategy. You’ve consulted the team, captured the big ideas, and built the plan. It’s thoughtful. Ambitious. Grounded.
And yet — things still fall through the cracks.
If this feels familiar, you’re not alone. Most organizations don’t struggle because they have the wrong strategy. They struggle because the strategy never truly makes it off the page.
The execution breaks down. Not from lack of effort, but from lack of clarity.
The Missing Link: Work That Works
In my work with executives and leadership teams, I see it again and again: unclear roles, overlapping responsibilities, and well-meaning people stepping on each other’s toes — or worse, avoiding work altogether because it’s “not their job.”
These aren’t people problems. They’re system problems. And the solution starts by understanding how work actually flows through your organization — or doesn’t.
Start with the Roots: The Organizational Tree
In Session 3 of the Effective Managers Academy™, we’ll revisit the Tree Model, a powerful metaphor for understanding how organizations grow — and how they get stuck.
We’ll look at how your business model sits at the core of execution — not just for your company, but for every business unit, team, or division.
It’s one thing to have a strategy. It’s another to ensure your structure and people are aligned to deliver it. That’s where the real work starts.
What You’ll Learn in Session 3
In this two-hour live workshop, we’ll dig into practical questions like:
- What is a business model — really — and how does it apply to your team or business unit?
- How can you translate strategy into a business plan that people can actually implement?
- Why do even strong strategies fail without clear execution pathways?
- What tools help leaders delegate effectively and align work across teams?
You’ll get hands-on with the Value Added Plan™, a practical tool to cascade deliverables from the top level down to the front lines. Instead of just talking about alignment, you’ll build a deliverable map for your own organization — something you can use right away.
Who Should Attend
This session is designed for:
- Founders and CEOs
- Senior functional leaders
- Managers of managers
If your team knows what to do but struggles with how — this session will give you the tools and clarity to move from intent to impact.
Session Details
Effective Managers Academy™ – Session 3: Strategy and Business Model
Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time
Format: Live Online
Special One-Time Pricing: C$189
Clarify the building blocks of a successful organization and their role in execution:
- Understand the difference between strategy and tactics
- Learn why strategy execution fails — and how to fix it
- Connect structure and role clarity to your business model
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