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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?
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