TY - BOOK AU - Harvard Business Press TI - Executing strategy: expert solutions to everyday challenges T2 - Pocket mentor series SN - 9781422172612 AV - HD30 .E943 2009 PY - 2009/// CY - Boston, Mass. PB - Harvard Business Press KW - Strategic planning KW - Electronic Books N1 - 1; Mentor's message : the power of a well-executed strategy --; The role of strategy --; The strategic plan : four key elements --; The strategic planning process : five steps --; Your strategic-initiative action plan --; Defining objectives and metrics --; Identifying the resources needed --; Clarifying interlocks --; Keeping your action plan on course --; Establishing accountability --; Creating an environment for execution excellence --; Evaluating and rewarding performance --; Tools for executing strategy --; Test yourself --; To learn more --; Sources for executing strategy; 2; b N2 - Tough objectives require more than smart thinking; they require effective follow-through. This guide helps you understand what strategy is and how to translate that knowledge into the elements of a strategic plan. It then helps you to execute those plans and ensure that they remain aligned with corporate strategy in the long term UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=675109&site=eds-live&custid=s3260518 ER -