Strategy implementation is one of those concepts that all small business owners and managers know they need to work on. The problem is that very few of those owners or managers understand how to get started — or how to proceed once they have.
That’s where the experts at Sling can help. We’ve created this complete strategy implementation guide for small businesses so that you don’t have to recreate the wheel. Follow these eight easy steps to implement any strategy — large or small — and reach your goals sooner.
What Is Strategy Implementation?
On the face of it, strategy implementation is fairly simple: it’s the process that translates general strategies into actionable plans for reaching your goals. But underneath the straightforward definition lies a maze of different variables and methods that make strategy implementation difficult for a business to achieve.
Strategy implementation is built on such essential elements as:
Who?
What?
Where?
When?
Why?
How?
also incorporates a big-picture view of your business as well as SWOT and environmental analyses and any relevant issues and objectives. Needless to say, there’s a lot to consider when working to implement a new strategy.
We’ve simplified the process by reducing it to its basic components so that it’s easier to understand and, ultimately, execute.
8 Steps For Strategy Implementation
1) Appoint A Visible Leader
Every project needs a visible leader — strategy implementation is no different. For a small business, the leader will likely be the owner or manager. You can also delegate smaller strategy implementation projects to trusted employees who want to develop their skills and advance.
For large-scale strategy implementation, the leader should have access to a wide range of data, including but not limited to:
