LSA Global Insights Newsletter: September 2024

September 28, 2024

Top 7 Tips to Get Honest Strategy Feedback from Employees: A Guide for Leaders



Do We Really Need to Involve People Upfront?

While it sounds easier and more efficient to just tell people what you want them to do, we know from our organizational alignment research that active involvement in the strategy design process fosters a needed sense of ownership and involvement. 

When it comes to strategic buy-in and commitment, honest strategy feedback from employees is more than just a nice-to-have — it is a necessity to set up strategy execution up for success. 

Active employee involvement and two-way communication foster a culture of transparency and trust that empowers teams to make informed decisions that align with both organizational goals and employee needs.

The Benefits of Getting Honest Strategy Feedback from Employees

With so much time and effort put into annual strategy retreat facilitation, it is painful to hear that only 30% of organizations report that they fully execute their strategies. So, what is the problem? 

Research by Bain found that the ability to effectively engage employees in the strategy process is the No. 1 strategy execution success factor — more than 50% higher than any other factor.

How to Get Honest Strategy Feedback from Employees

How can leaders better engage employees in the strategy process? 

It starts with seven steps that encourage candid, constructive feedback from their teams about strategic directions and plans.

How does your approach stack up?

 

 

 

 

VOICE OF THE CUSTOMER

 

Martena Kusz

VP of Strategy

J.S. Held

"You and your change management approach were exactly what we needed to create the clarity, transparency, and alignment.

 

Thank you for navigating a high stakes, complex, and political process with thoughtfulness and practicality."

 

 

 

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