The Six Disciplines blog has moved!

You will be automatically redirected to our new home. If that does not occur, please visit:

Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Leadership Pitfalls

The Top 10 Leadership Pitfalls revealed in a recent survey by Quality Digest:

  • 35% - Past and habits
  • 29% - Economic climate or budget
  • 23% - Company culture
  • 20% - Way they work together
  • 18% - Senior management team
  • 18% - Customers
  • 14% - CEO/president lack of confidence
  • 13% - Technology
  • 11% - Middle management
  • 9% - Reputation
  • 7% - Human resource management or employees

BOTTOMLINE: Respondents also indicated that the most important things to ensure successful strategy execution include:

  • Creating a clear strategy
  • Adding a specific plan
  • Communicating what the plan is
  • Rewarding employees for following the plan
  • Continuing employee communication

However, even when companies do the alignment process well, their past and culture can derail execution, as the alignment of people and strategy isn’t enough for long-term success.

No comments: