Transforming Business Strategy Execution with Kerry-Ann Powell

Are you ready to supercharge your small or medium-sized business strategy?  Kerry-Ann Powell, a business strategy maven with two decades of experience, joins Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society to share her wealth of knowledge. Armed with a background in fundraising, law, lobbying, and more, Powell casts a spotlight on the strategic process for small and medium-sized businesses.

In this interview, she digs deep into the necessity of having an operating system in place and breaking down your strategy into achievable goals. Powell’s expertise shows how to secure approval at lower levels to ensure correct implementation and the importance of daily progress tracking.

As an example of the importance of the role of leadership and tracking metrics in bringing a strategic plan to life, Powell describes the crisis faced by Boeing. She also divulges the tools and software systems that can help you track progress and hold everyone accountable. Powell dives into the significance of fostering a sense of ownership among employees and lighting the fire within them to achieve success.

Powell also delves into the significant role that leadership and tracking metrics play in bringing a strategic plan to life. She cites an example from Boeing’s crisis to illustrate the importance of strong leadership in the strategic process. Powell underscores that having staff feel a sense of ownership in the business and inspiring them to achieve success are key to effective strategy execution.

Moreover, Powell highlights the significance of using tools and software systems that can help track progress and hold everyone accountable. She shares how such systems can foster a sense of ownership among employees, thus lighting the fire within them to achieve success.

In essence, the process of developing and executing a business strategy involves various elements, from understanding the vision and mission of the business to determining the strategic goals and objectives. It’s a journey that requires constant tracking and measurement to ensure that the business is moving in the right direction. And with expert guidance like Powell’s, small and medium-sized business owners can navigate this journey more effectively, ultimately revolutionizing their businesses.

Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or a budding entrepreneur, the insights shared by Powell in this podcast episode are sure to provide valuable guidance as you navigate the world of business strategy. So, tune in to the podcast, absorb the wealth of knowledge, and take your business strategy to the next level.