Making strategy execution successful: The key issue of alignment

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Firms can successfully execute their strategies by focusing on alignment. It is essential to consider different factors which influence alignment and to recognize the hierarchical relationships that exist between them.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2018), "Making strategy execution successful: The key issue of alignment", Strategic Direction, Vol. 34 No. 2, pp. 10-12. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-11-2017-0170