Adura Strategy Blog
Understanding the difference between strategy and execution, and what you can do in 2019 to improve?
Do you struggle to know where strategy ends and execution begins? Does your strategy get caught up in a whirlwind of activity, without being quite sure what has been achieved? You are not alone. If you want to do something differently this year, read on. […]
How to Start a Conversation about improving Performance Measurement
Many of our colleagues and managers feel cynical about performance measurement because of their past experiences and current struggles. So we often need to reinvigorate their support before we can get the training, the systems and the resources required for developing more meaningful performance measurement. […]
Which parts of your Strategic Plan are worth measuring?
Trying to find the right strategic KPIs can feel like getting lost in a maze. Often it is hard to see what is most important, to understand what the real meaning is, and to know what the organization is trying to achieve. […]
Understanding the difference between strategy and execution, and what you can do in 2019 to improve?
Do you struggle to know where strategy ends and execution begins? Does your strategy get caught up in a whirlwind of activity, without being quite sure what has been achieved? You are not alone. If you want to do something differently this year, read on. […]
The 5 Qualities of Excellent Corporate KPIs
Most organizations have weak corporate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). They rarely align to strategy, give evidence of impact, or offer actionable feedback. If they can’t do these things, they can’t really be called “corporate” KPIs. […]
4 Signs you are wasting time and money on your KPIs
Ask leaders if performance measurement is critical to their organization and most of them will clearly answer “yes”. But rarely do they question what their organization’s motivation, processes, or ROI were when they started creating the key performance indicators (KPIs). […]
5 common reasons leaders can’t let go of fuzzy language
One of the worst problems with corporate strategy is the excessive use of corporate jargon, fuzzy language and “weasel” words. It causes business and non-profit leaders all kinds of issues when they try and execute [...]
