{"id":2919,"date":"2016-05-12T00:01:41","date_gmt":"2016-05-12T04:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/terrencemetz.com\/?p=2919"},"modified":"2026-04-21T13:36:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T17:36:03","slug":"strategy-execution-map","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mgrush.com\/blog\/strategy-execution-map\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Phases of a Strategy Execution Map and Great Questions to Ask"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Discovering and creating a Strategy Execution Map may proceed in four phases:<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2920 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mgrush.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/questions-to-ask-preparing-for-strategy-execution-300x208.png\" alt=\"4 Phases: Strategy Execution Map, Great Questions to Ask\" width=\"300\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mgrush.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/questions-to-ask-preparing-for-strategy-execution-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/mgrush.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/questions-to-ask-preparing-for-strategy-execution.png 848w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Preparation<\/strong>: \u00a0<a href=\" https:\/\/mgrush.com\/blog\/evidence-based\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Evidence-based<\/a> support relies on facts, opinions, and perceptions gathered during a workshop from key stakeholders. Therefore, see the questions below to guide your agenda and build your Strategy Execution Map.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Education<\/strong>: \u00a0This phase will describe the process end-to-end to create a common vocabulary and tell the participants what to expect. This will also include a description of the common biases that inhibit communication and <a href=\" https:\/\/mgrush.com\/blog\/group-decision-making\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">decision-making<\/a> when creating your Strategy Execution Map.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Creation<\/strong>: \u00a0In this phase, key decision makers, Subject Matter Experts, stakeholders, and others come together to create the Strategy Execution Map. This phase needs a free-flowing exchange of ideas and diverse points of view. Ergo, debates must be <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">encouraged<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Validation<\/strong>: \u00a0In this phase, offline Strategy Execution Map meetings consolidate, \u2018clean up\u2019, and publish Strategy Execution Map inputs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Four Phases of Strategy Execution Map Described<\/h3>\n<table style=\"width: 936px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 142.555145px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Phase<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 178.088226px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><em>Intensity level<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 592.077209px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Description<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 142.555145px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>1.\u00a0\u00a0 Preparation<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 178.088226px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><em>Medium Intensity<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 592.077209px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Complete your preparation with a structured and well-prepared workshop, maybe run by a professional facilitator, who does not allow scope creep and conversations to drift. Therefore, the questions below should be used to steer your deliverable.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 142.555145px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>2.\u00a0\u00a0 Education<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 178.088226px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><em>Low Intensity<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 592.077209px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Having launched the effort, offline investments are made by the stakeholders to secure evidence including facts, trends, and examples to support their arguments. Hence, the evidence they gather will be shared in the next pre-read or at the next workshop.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 142.555145px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>3.\u00a0\u00a0 Creation<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 178.088226px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><em>High Intensity<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 592.077209px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Creating the Strategy Execution Map will require all participants to come together in a workshop format; this phase can last from one to five days.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 142.555145px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>4.\u00a0\u00a0 Validation<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 178.088226px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><em>Medium Intensity<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 592.077209px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If the preparation phase is done well, the validation phase will usually happen quickly.\u00a0 Validation can be done offline, involving shorter durations and a lesser number of people at a time, but then it is spread over a longer period.\u00a0 Thus, a brief workshop is preferred.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Here are some questions to ask during the preparation phase.<\/h2>\n<h3>First some <u>strategy<\/u> questions:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What are our mission, values, and vision? Are there societal and environmental sustainability elements?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What is in our written business plan(s)?<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How is it communicated to stakeholders?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How is it updated?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Who has the decision responsibility for the plan(s)?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Are the decisions made via collaboration or directive?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If by collaboration, who should participate?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Are there any major transformational shifts on the horizon?<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Any mergers and acquisitions that may be announced?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How does the M&amp;A fit with the strategy?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What are the value drivers for the M&amp;A decision?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Do we have a standard framework and operational definitions for the strategic development and execution process?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What is our unique value proposition?<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What unique value do we bring to the marketplace?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Stress, What do we do differently and better than everyone else?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What are the primary sources of our competitive advantage?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Why do\/ should customers buy from us rather than from our competitors?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Who are our key competitors?<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How do we expect to compete and win?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What factors enable us to consistently outperform our competitors?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How are we going to grow our company?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Where are the market opportunities or customers that we have rejected recently and why?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What are the barriers to entry in our market?<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How difficult will it be for others to copy our strategy?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How are we going to stay ahead of the game, ahead of old, new, and future competitors?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What factors enable us to create a long-term, sustainable competitive advantage?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What are the key uncertainties?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Next are questions about our <u>business model<\/u><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In the specified business area\/ product\/ service line\u2014how does this business work?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What is our revenue generation model?<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How is this business going to generate positive cash flow and turn a profit?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What are the key drivers of financial success?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Is our business in a growth, decline, or status quo phase?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What are the key performance indicators that we track and take action on?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What is our traffic generation model?<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How are we going to attract new customers?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How are we going to market and sell our products\/ services?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What is our customer retention strategy? How are we going to keep our customers and increase our share of wallets?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What are the working assumptions for our business model? Organizational?\u00a0 Market?\u00a0 Customers?\u00a0 Employees?\u00a0 Regulatory? Community?\u00a0 Others?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Are we fully leveraging the potential of Information Technology?<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Are our systems integrated or are they siloed (isolated)?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Which of our systems is a bottleneck?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Are there single or multiple sources of truth for critical data?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What data is typically missing, incorrect, or not available promptly?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Followed by questions about <u>capabilities and culture<\/u><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Look at other areas needed to achieve the strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How do we go about assessing the capability risk?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What key skills individual, team, and organizational capabilities do our vision, strategy, and competitive advantage require?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What kind of culture do we need to compete and win in our chosen markets?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How are we going to deploy our organizational levers to best create and reinforce our core capabilities and desired culture?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How strong is our leadership pipeline?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Finally, questions about <u><a href=\"https:\/\/mgrush.com\/blog\/how-to-make-thinking-visible-three-forms-of-business-argumentation-support\/\">resources<\/a><\/u> to execute the strategy<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Human resource needs:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How many people and what kinds of skills?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What is our plan for recruiting, developing, and retaining this talent?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What is our current retention rate?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Are we able to retain the right people?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Do we have the right people in the right jobs?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Financial resources:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How much capital do we need for setting up and\/ or operating the company?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What combination of debt and equity?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How will we manage our cash flow?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Is our organization structure promoting collaboration or conflict or siloed in its thinking?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What are the governance models at the enterprise, initiative, and project levels?<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Do any of our policies conflict with each other?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Is there a gap between a policy and its implementation?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What intellectual capital do we need?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What are the key processes that add value to the outputs we deliver to our customers?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>______<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">Meetings must rise above the tiny opening of words and embrace the fullness of human insight\u2014through listening, visuals, stories, numbers, and symbols. 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