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The Art of Action - How Leaders Close the Gaps between Plans, Actions and Results

Stephen Bungay

Summary

In an environment where strategic intentions often falter during execution, understanding the dynamics between plans, actions, and results becomes critical for effective leadership. This work delves into the persistent disconnects that leaders face when translating strategy into tangible outcomes, offering a framework to bridge these gaps and enhance organizational performance.

  • The Gap Concept: Organizations typically experience three main gaps—between intended plans and the actual actions taken, between actions and the results achieved, and the overarching divide connecting plans to outcomes.
  • Clear Intentions: Successful leadership hinges on articulating unambiguous intent, which guides decentralized decision-making...

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