Fulfilling Strategy Blog
do more of the work that matters mostMost of us spend more time working than we do anything else. That's why I'm obsessed with finding ways to do more of the work that matters most so that our work is more strategic and filled with purpose. This is my mission for FulfillingStrategy.com.
Building Excellence Into How Work Gets Done
Good intentions fade, but systems endure. Discipline is what makes strategy last. Strengthening your management systems isn't about overhauling everything at once. When you prioritize the right systems and measure their performance objectively, you lift execution...
Systems Over Goals: How Management Systems are the Backbone of Strategy Execution
"You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems."– James Clear Every strategic planning season, leadership teams gather to set ambitious goals. Revenue targets go up. Market share objectives get more aggressive. Innovation...
The Four Critical Moments When Capability Assessment Matters Most
Over the past two weeks, I've shared why capability assessment drives strategic execution success and the two-layer framework I use with clients to evaluate organizational and business model capabilities. This week's question: When should you actually conduct these...
The Crucial Step to Stronger Strategies: Building the Right Capabilities
Last week I shared why October capability assessment matters before finalizing strategic plans. This week, I'm walking you through the specific framework I use with clients—the two types of capabilities we assess and what each one actually means for execution success....
September Strategy, October Reality Check: Do You Have the Capabilities to Execute?
Your September strategy planning created impressive goals. Now comes the question that determines whether they actually work: Do we have what it takes to make this real—the people, systems, and strengths to actually execute what we've planned? Strategic planning...
The Strategic Compound Interest That Multiplies Your Business Results
Great strategic ideas die in the daily grind because leaders wait for perfect blocks of uninterrupted time that rarely come, while competitors who embrace just 30 minutes of daily strategic discipline invest 120 hours annually building systematic advantages. The solution isn't finding more time – it's creating strategic muscle memory through consistent daily practice that trains your brain to operate strategically even amid operational chaos.
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