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Strategy Mapping: Leadership Tip of the Day for Busy Managers
Does strategy actually matter to the individual manager, or is it only a consideration for the leadership group of the organization? This week we describe how to translate strategic drivers into more operational activities using Strategy Maps.
Monday's Tip (Strategy Mapping): Keep it simple. Strategy Mapping is brilliant in its simplicity. Don’t remove this advantage by taking a simple idea and making it complex.
Tuesday's Tip (Strategy Mapping): Involve your people in the development of a strategy map. Part of the purpose of a Strategy Map is connect people’s efforts to higher level business drivers. It is much easier to make this connection if you include your team in the development of the strategy map.
Wednesday's Tip (Strategy Mapping): Be crystal clear on the larger organizational objectives. If you're unclear on the higher level business drivers, then your strategy map will naturally be confused and useless.
Thursday's Tip (Strategy Mapping): Adjust the categories to suit your needs. Kaplan and Norton have suggested four categories as a starting point. You should adjust them as necessary.
Friday's Tip (Strategy Mapping): Put Your Strategy Map Front & Center. Represent your strategy map visually, and put it where everyone can see it. It is important to constantly reinforce how their efforts connect to the bigger picture.
3 Things to Remember About Strategy Mapping:
1. Keep it simple. Strategy mapping works because it is conceptually easy. Do not make it more difficult than it has to be.
2. Place your strategy map front and. Once you've created your strategy map, put it where everyone can see it, and understand how their efforts has an impact on the larger company objectives.
3. Change the categories to suit your needs. Kaplan and Norton suggest four perspectives, and these are excellent starting points for the development of your strategy map. Don’t feel bound by those categories, however.
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