This week I’m covering 3 must-know shifts for Strategy Execution in 2025.
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3 must-know shifts for Strategy Execution in 2025
The way organisations execute strategy is changing. New technologies, complex operating environments, and rising expectations mean leaders need to rethink how they move from plan to result.
Here are 3 shifts in how successful execution is getting done in 2025, drawn from real work with executive teams implementing strategic improvements.
1. Speed Helps Build Trust
Quick, visible progress gives people confidence in the strategy
When your Board or your team see things moving forward quickly after a decision is made, it reinforces belief in the direction and the leadership behind it. It is not OK to wait, as things are changing too rapidly in our ecosystem.
👉 Read: The Value of Speed in Strategy
2. Resistance Is Useful Information
It shows you where people are paying attention, and where to focus next
People are overwhelmed right now. More than usual. When they push back, it’s not always a problem. It can help you understand what’s not landing well, and where communication or involvement needs to improve to support people dealing with overwhelm.
👉 Read: Build Strategy Momentum While Managing Cultural Resistanc
3. Human Change is more significant than Digital
People are worrying about their decaying skills and feel insecure about their future
It is easy to feel FOMO when AI and technology is changing so fast. Few companies are approaching this holistically. You will stand out as a leader if you support your team to move forward. For example, a Tech VP has asked me to talk at their upcoming company conference – I’m presenting the keynote “Brave the Change, Lead with AI”. People need to know they’re not alone, and be given the knowledge and tools to create a viable future for themselves.
👉 Read: Accelerate AI Strategic Value: Address Human Change
These 3 shifts are already influencing how leading organisations run their strategy cycles and transformation projects. If you’re updating your execution approach this quarter, working with new strategy sponsors, or need your team to upskill, I’m happy to talk.
“If you’re not climbing, you’re sliding.”
Tobi Lütke, co-founder and CEO of Shopify
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About Lisa Carlin
Lisa Carlin is a Strategy Execution Specialist. She works with business leaders to go from strategy to plan to result, in tough environments. Her clients love having her expertise and guidance to navigate their workplace culture and use AI to achieve success.
Lisa is author of the globally acclaimed newsletter, Turbocharge Weekly, read by 8,000 business leaders.
Lisa’s career includes roles at McKinsey and Accenture, then running her own business since 1999. Over this time she has delivered over 50 implementations with a 96% success rate.