When sharing ideas with the Mastermind group, I had a breakthrough argument that went like this:
“To put things in motion Vision, Strategy, Roadmaps, Alignment are non-negotiables when make things happen is the desire Goal. However, achieving that demand tons of resources and energy that could motivate confusion between the end goal (Value generation) and a simple phase (Planning process).
If the above mention not translate into Value to Society and Businesses. It doesn’t make sense at all.
So, my main question is ¿When will narrative make it through words, arguments, vision boards, planning sessions? And switch to execution mode with the direction and intention agreed in all those planning activities.
Some drivers that motivates this huge gap between narrative and execution are:
- No effective translation mechanisms and tools.
- Avoidance of commitment from key players.
- Weak decision making dynamics.
- Inability to present transparently power shifts needs and trade-offs.
- Misalignment of incentives and behaviors.
It can be frustrating when posturing, politics and accountability shortage take the lead in driving group (countries, societies, businesses) behaviors.
Aspects to take into account to strength the execution-driven lines of action are:
- Acknowledge that Groups optimize for different reward systems (time horizon, autonomy, meaning, security).
- Clarify Decision Rights (who decides what, and how fast).
- Incentive Design (the real driver).
In a nutshell, planning and direction are non-negotiables to accomplish big goals. Nonetheless, not a sufficient condition to assure making things happen. Therefore, execution must take lead to effectively support Value creation and delivery.
Will you take the opportunity to understand the direction and priorities of your current context? And, then put you in #ExecutionMode where real magics occurs. 🗯️