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Why do good strategies fail to execute?

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If a strategy is good, it should be easy to execute. To execute a strategy, you need great leadership – you must align your strategy to the structure. Unfortunately, many companies are run like a riot group. Everyone is doing their own things. Different departments are not aligned. It is a challenge.

To implement a strategy, you need great people in key positions. Most of the time, there is a skills mismatch.

Many companies reward good performance and punish failure, which effectively kills innovation. You must reward behaviors that produce the results you need. And that way, you create a culture of innovation.

Is your strategy execution effective?

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Mustapha B. Mugisa is one of those rare individuals who delivers unparalleled value-based consulting to professionals and corporate entities that demand excellence. As an alumnus of EY and the current President of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Uganda Chapter, Mustapha brings a wealth of experience and expertise to every engagement.

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