{"product_id":"the-execution-challenge-isbn-9781394210435","title":"The Execution Challenge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn expert playbook for effective strategy execution with a focus on proven, real-world, implementation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Execution Challenge: Delivering Great Strategy at Scale,\u003c\/i\u003e a team of renowned strategy execution researchers and consultants delivers a practical and insightful new take on how to effectively execute strategy in today's complex, fast-changing environments. The authors focus on the often missing “HOW” of strategy execution — exploring the holistic perspectives, skills, and approaches needed to inform and translate strategy and create and maintain a “line-of-sight” between your strategy and its execution. You'll find proven techniques that you can implement to ensure that changes in business strategy are reflected in complementary changes to the organizational project portfolio. \u003ci\u003eThe Execution Challenge \u003c\/i\u003eincludes over 70 diagrams and figures, an organizational assessment, and reusable frameworks. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou'll also discover:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA comprehensive leadership toolkit of approaches, skills, knowledge, processes, and examples you can employ immediately to translate and execute on even the most ambitious strategies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA multidimensional and nuanced perspective on understanding modern organizational structures and design that provides a comprehensive view of your firm's value proposition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to align business strategy with project-level execution and maintain the alignment as strategy evolves\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA can't-miss toolkit for converting words and ideas into coordinated action and momentum, \u003ci\u003eThe Execution Challenge\u003c\/i\u003e is the real-world guide to strategy execution that executives, strategists, transformation and innovation leaders, strategic planners, managers, directors, entrepreneurs, and other business leaders have been waiting for.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xxvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xxix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Strategy Development, Alignment, and Execution 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: The Role of Strategic Business Architecture in Strategy Development and Execution 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: The Strategic Business Architecture Toolkit 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Leveraging a Capability Perspective for Strategy Translation and Alignment 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Strategic Portfolio Management and Effective Strategy Execution 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Linking Strategic Business Architecture with Other Architectural Domains and Other Business Functions and Disciplines 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Building the Strategic Business Architecture Function and Integration with Strategic Planning 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Scaling and Maturing the Strategic Business Architecture Function 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Strategy Execution Trends and the Application of Strategic Business Architecture 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEndnotes 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 367\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBRIAN H. CAMERON\u003c\/b\u003e is the Associate Dean for Professional Graduate Programs and Executive Education in the Smeal College of Business at the Pennsylvania State University. He is also a Clinical Professor of Information Systems in the Smeal College of Business and a Senior Consultant with Cutter Consortium’s Business \u0026amp; Enterprise Architecture practice. Dr.?Cameron has consulted with a wide variety of organizations from around the globe in areas related to strategy execution, strategic business architecture, and strategic value measurement. He currently teaches graduate and executive level courses on strategic business architecture and strategy execution and has published many related professional articles. Dr. Cameron’s current research focus is effective value measurement for strategic business architecture. He has received several awards for his work at the Smeal College of Business. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHYNDE KUEHN\u003c\/b\u003e is recognized globally as a highly sought-after pioneer, thought leader, and educator in strategy execution, transformation, and strategic business architecture. She has consulted with an extensive array of organizations to build their capacity for end-to-end strategy execution, including Fortune 500 and global enterprises, governmental and nonprofit organizations, social enterprises, startups, and cross-sector initiatives. With vast experience in enterprise transformation and strategic planning, including leading large-scale transformations and teams, she has a distinguished track record of creating successful strategic business architecture practices worldwide. As a long-time educator and community builder, Whynde has also helped countless individuals develop their careers and taught executives and practitioners around the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Execution Challenge: Delivering Great Strategy at Scale\u003c\/i\u003e, a team of renowned strategy execution researchers and consultants delivers a practical and insightful new take on how to effectively execute strategy in today’s complex, fast-changing environments. The authors focus on the often missing “how” of strategy execution, exploring the holistic perspectives, skills, and approaches needed to inform and translate strategy and create and maintain a “line-of-sight” between your strategy and its execution.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authors provide you with an expert playbook for effective strategy execution with a focus on proven, real-world, implementation. You’ll discover a comprehensive leadership toolkit of approaches, skills, knowledge, processes, and examples you can employ immediately to translate and execute upon even the most ambitious strategies. You’ll gain a multidimensional and nuanced perspective on modern organizational structures and design that provides a comprehensive view of your firm’s value proposition. You’ll also find proven techniques that you can implement to ensure that changes in business strategy are reflected in complementary changes to the organizational project portfolio. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA can’t-miss toolkit for converting words and ideas into coordinated action and momentum, \u003ci\u003eThe Execution Challenge\u003c\/i\u003e is the real-world guide to strategy execution that executives, strategists, transformation and innovation leaders, strategic planners, business leaders at all levels, entrepreneurs, and students of strategy have been waiting for. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003c\/b\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eExecution\u003c\/b\u003e Challenge\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Many well-formulated strategies fall apart without strong organizational buy-in and the transformation of ideas into action. This book provides a fresh approach into the ‘how’ of strategy with a focus on execution.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—RICK MERLUZZI,\u003c\/b\u003e Executive Vice Chairman, Metal Exchange Corporation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Too often companies have a disconnect between their strategy and their change investments, compromising their operating plan and financial performance. Cameron and Kuehn promote a well-researched, comprehensive, educational insight into the essential discipline of strategic business architecture that provides the red-thread between strategy and execution; ultimately helping organizations succeed in their chosen journey.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003ePETER ELSDON\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e,\u003c\/b\u003e Head of Strategic Transformation Planning, Strategy Office, A.P. Moller-Maersk\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Cameron and Kuehn provide a practical, insightful, and invaluable guide, offering proven techniques to translate ambitious strategies into coordinated action and momentum. A must-read for executives, strategists, and business leaders who seek to bridge the gap between strategy and successful execution.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eJESSICA SABA,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e PharmD, MMGT, BCGP,\u003c\/b\u003e Director, Business and Operation Strategy Realization, Highmark Health\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“In \u003ci\u003eThe Execution Challenge\u003c\/i\u003e, Cameron and Kuehn provide an indispensable guide for how to link strategy with the organization’s capabilities to deliver it through the entire value chain. 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