The best strategy in the world is worthless unless the top executives have the time and focus needed to implement the required changes and initiatives. Too often, I find senior leaders overwhelmed with day-to-day operations, running around putting out fires and never making time to execute a strategic plan. And while everyone is capable and well-intentioned, progress just doesn’t get made.
Here are five key steps I use to coach the executives I work with to improve management effectiveness and create space for new, more strategic tasks. While these five steps can take a few months to implement well, once you do, the effort quickly creates returns.