Leading Large Scale Initiatives

Individual execution is one thing; organizational execution is everything. Execution of large scale initiatives is something that makes or breaks companies, and failure rates in corporate America are consistently over 80%. In this in-depth course, participants will learn the secrets long held by senior military planners such as how to develop a high resolution future picture, target centers of gravity, attack in parallel, and more. We call this Organizational Execution. Building on the Flawless Execution Model℠, participants will learn to use powerful tools that can be used immediately to improve alignment, coordination, and execution of large scale initiatives.

Learning Outcomes

When you complete this 2-day course, you will:

• Understand the importance of a winning Strategy and the difference between Strategy and Tactics.
• Learn the four elements of strategy:
  • WHERE are we going? - Future Picture
  • WHAT are we going to apply resources against to get there? Centers of Gravity
  • HOW are we going to get there? - Parallel vs. Serial Operations
  • WHEN are we going to exit? - Finish with Finesse
• Learn to develop your organization's Future Picture and its associated Measures of Merit.
• Learn to apply the Flawless Execution Model℠ in order to create accountable daily actions around your strategy.
• Learn to identify organizational Centers of Gravity, establish Desired Effects, and create Accountability Execution.
• Understand the principles of aligning the individuals in your organization to enable them to execute daily actions in support of the desired effects of strategic Centers of Gravity.

AGENDA

DAY 1

• Strategy vs. Tactics
• Designing Your Future
• Identify and Target Centers of Gravity
• Turning Strategy into Action
• Future Picture Development Exercise
• Briefing the Future Picture

DAY 2

• Review of the Flawless Execution Model℠
• Systems Thinking and the Secrets of Shock and Awe
• System Mapping and Targeting
• Campaign Plan Exercise
• Mission Planning
• Making it Work Back at the Office

Cost

$4995 per person. Ask about group discounts for 5 or more.

Who Should Attend?

• Sales Managers
• Ops Managers
• HR Managers
• Tech Managers
• Project Managers
• Any Manager responsible for team, department, or divisional execution

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