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2025 Unveiled: 10 Must-Know Strategy Execution Topics
Announcing the LIVE masterclass topics in The Turbochargers Hub for 2025. Next year I'm bringing you 10 brand new Zoom discussions that are not...
From Strategy Sign Off to Execution Next Steps
Your strategy has been signed off by your manager, CEO or the Board. You’re ready to move forward. What’s next? You’re now committed to an...
Overcoming Isolation in Strategic Project Work
Ever feel isolated while working on a strategic project? Recently, an experienced project management officer said, "Sometimes the PMO world can be a...
Quick tips for strategic problem solving
Strategic problem solving is a key skill that many business leaders, innovators and change makers are looking to improve. I can see this in my...
Lead Cross-Functional Projects Without Burning Out Teams
Cross-functional project teams (aka working groups or task forces) are a powerful way to accelerate strategy execution. The main question that The...
Escape from the Hamster Wheel Strategy
I’ve written about hamster wheel workplaces before. They’re those chaotic, non-stop project environments where everyone feels like they’re...
Strategy is DEFINITELY not democratic
I’m going to show you how to co-design your strategic plan without losing control of your strategy process. Let’s imagine you need to develop a...
The Glue Holding Your Strategy Together
In this article, I’ll be showing you how to accelerate your strategy with project governance. Has your interest level plummeted because of the...
26 Sept: How to Lead Cross-Functional Projects Without Overloading Your Team
Cross-functional project teams (or special task forces) are a powerful way to accelerate strategy execution. The main question that our Turbocharge...
Best 5 Articles on Strategy Execution
Today, I'm pleased to share with you the 5 most popular articles on strategy execution in Turbocharge Weekly over the past 9 months. ...
Strategic issues that matter most to you
Are you clear on your strategic priorities? And do you have a way of focusing on the things that matter most to deliver on these? I've read that 98%...
Getting strategies back on track with cross-functional project teams
Most of your projects are probably linked to achieving your strategy. Some are imposed on you due to a regulatory change or a crisis. In all of...
Are Transformation Management Offices the Missing Link in Strategy Execution
Do You Have a PMO, CMO, or TMO? Many medium to large organizations have a Project Management Office (PMO) or a Change Management Office (CMO), but...
Transform Your Strategic Project Speed: 3 Must-Know Productivity Tips
It is hard to find useful productivity ideas that we haven't seen before. I persevere as I'm an efficiency nut who likes to compress time. And I'm...
Why Asking for Help is Key to Successfully Managing Change
We don’t ask for help enough when we manage change. I had this mini-epiphany recently: Sometimes, I need to ask for help explicitly. We simply...
Turning Stakeholder Rejection into a Win
You may recall a few months ago I asked for your vote to speak at the SXSW Sydney Innovation festival. I proposed to talk about how to navigate...
Integrate Psychosocial Safety into Your Strategy
Psychosocial safety is a hot topic.It received more attention during the pandemic, when people felt increasingly anxious, isolated at home and...
Compliments Can Drive Your Strategy Forward
If you compliment others, you can either motivate them to deliver more, or alternatively produce cynicism and distrust. Let me give you an example...
Drive Strategic Success with Cross-Functional Projects
Over the years, I've seen many organizations struggle to get their cross-functional initiatives to run efficiently. In fact, this is often a reason...
Impress with Fresh, Strategic Ideas
Ever struggled to come up with new ideas? So did I. When I was younger, I admired others for their creativity, and was better at building on their...
3 Best Recommendations from our Global Strategy Mavericks Panel
Will Bachman, one of our panelists shared the saying he printed on his T shirt recently: “Everything Important is Uncertain.” Besides being an...
Stand out as a Strategic Leader
A Merchandising Manager recently emailed me this strategy question: "I signed up for your newsletter as strategy is one of the areas I'm looking to...
The Connection between Culture and Strategy
Today I describe the Culture-Friendly, Human-Centered way to lead an AI strategy initiative. This highlights the connection between culture and...
Don’t forget this when updating your strategic plans
Strategic planning doesn't have to be an overwhelming exercise in a fast-changing business environment. Consider these three tips when doing your...
CEO Guide: AI tools for Culture-Friendly Strategies
AI tools will improve the way you develop strategies, conduct strategic planning, and also design, communicate and implement change initiatives. If...
Get Future Ready: Trends in Change Management
Do you know what to do to get future-ready as a Change Leader? Whether you're a business manager leading change, a change management professional,...
Be more Strategic with Executive Frameworks
Using frameworks strategically is the foundation of strategic excellence. You can use them to turbocharge your strategic thinking, for managing...
Build Valuable Relationships: Lift Customer Retention
Customer relationships are essential for every role within a business. They impact both external interactions and internal support dynamics. Read...
Culture-Friendly Strategy for Rapid Execution
You can turbocharge your strategic projects with Human-Centered Strategy to fast track your progress or prevent any forms of resistance from...
Top AI Tools for Project Success
Over 25% of CEOs are using generative AI to make operational decisions. Want to change the world? Start using AI tools to save time and inspire...
Solving strategic project overload
As a CEO or executive, time always seems to slip away with so many tasks at hand. But too much work can lead to burnout for you and your team. Learn...
Strong culture can destroy a business
Strong cultures can be a blessing or a curse. Workplace culture can either be constructive: both healthy for people and high performance-oriented;...
Win Support for Your Unpopular Strategic Recommendations
Facing rejection from stakeholders can be disheartening. It is particularly frustrating when you put forward a strong proposal. But, mastering...
Most Popular Strategy Execution Articles of the Quarter
As we wrap up Q1 2024, it's important to evaluate our progress. Are you effectively executing your strategic plans, or are you lagging behind? If...
Quick tips for strategic problem solving
Strategic problem solving is a key skill that many business leaders, innovators and change makers are looking to improve. I can see this in my...
Easy Strategic Planning Framework to Master Complexity
The key to navigating complexity with ease lies in creating an effective business strategy. Start by mapping out initiatives, considering their...
Clarify Your Personal Purpose to Turbocharge Your Impact
If you want to live your life with enthusiasm, motivation, and happiness, you need to align your personal purpose with your organizational purpose...
Elevate Strategy Sessions: Insider Tips for Success
Are you a CEO, founder, or innovator tired of boring strategy planning, business planning, or complex project planning meetings? Shake things up by...
Surprising strategy tactics inspired by Japanese toilets
I recently visited Japan and was fascinated by their seamless integration of technology into daily life, from restaurant robots to immersive...
Accelerate your career in transformative strategy
Starting a career in strategy execution or transformation requires a clear understanding of the essential skills needed to become an authority in...
3 tips to get a yes for your strategy recommendations
Whether you're an executive, a project manager, or a team leader, presenting a business case or recommendation to boards or stakeholders ...
Change your strategy approach from push to pull
You can't get to the Unicorn Zone by pushing harder. You must create a pull effect in all of your projects and strategies. Many executives contacted...
Digital impacts to your strategy – where to start
You know you need to review strategy regularly due to digital, AI and other innovations. But where to start? I've been thinking about this more than...
Tips for product strategy execution
Organizational change, and transformation is challenging, but if you’re an innovators, creating change is all you do within your organization....
Time saving strategies for managing stakeholders
What's better than kicking off the year with time-saving strategies for managing stakeholders? Join me as I share invaluable tips to help you stay...
Most popular strategy execution articles
A heartfelt thank you to everyone in my turbocharge community – your support means the world to me! As we reflect on #strategy, #change, and...
Your big goals for 2024
According to Inc, 9% of the goals we set are actually implemented. This is almost as bad as the proportion of strategy execution failure! Are...
Culture eats strategy execution for lunch
If you’re a transformation leader, you can seamlessly integrate strategy within your unique cultural context for amazing results. A business plan...
Turbocharge strategy with this stakeholder approach
Learn how to progress your strategy execution process and implement your plan, while helping others with their own sense of overload. In October...
Set Up Strategy Execution Governance For Success
Take your strategy execution to the next level with the essential ingredient of project governance. This will cultivate accountability, engagement,...
ESG Strategy Execution: 3 Steps for Success.
You can apply the Turbocharge Approach to supercharge your sales growth, digital transformation, restructures, culture change, change management,...
Strategy and transformation monthly digest
80% of us suffer from information overload. This is why I aim to help leaders and innovators stay on top of strategy execution. I'm writing to you...
Speed Up Strategy Execution With Turbocharged Project Teams
An essential part of turbocharging your strategy execution, project management, and transformation is to build turbocharged project teams. Here are...
The-Future-of-Strategy
Skills are becoming obsolete faster than ever, and our approach to strategy development and strategy execution must change to stay relevant. ...
Energize Your Work Through Personal Purpose
Identify your superpowers and re-focus on your own purpose to turbocharge your strategy execution and business transformation. Readers of...
Unlocking the Power of AI for Strategy Execution, Change Management, and Project Management
AI is now poised to revolutionize change management, project management, and strategy execution. Here is why you need to use AI! Business and...
How to successfully implement a restructure
A restructure is not the same as a strategy. But, you can apply open strategy principles to any type of project, transformation or change. Use an...
Strategy is not democratic
Strategy is making a choice between options. And it is the role of leaders to make the tough decisions for strategy execution and transformation....
How To avoid Stakeholder Rejection
It's hard to influence stakeholders. Learn three tips that will help you prevent stakeholder rejection in your project and strategy execution...
Latest AI research says half our workload will be automated
Achieve more with less effort. AI has the potential to take your work project, change management, and transformation to the next level. The chances...
Stay Out Of The Dark Room
Stay out of the Dark Room by Lisa Carlin and Dr Norman Chorn, 2021. Lisa and Norman say: Move out of the dark room, and take an open,...
5 Steps for Culture-Friendly Digital Strategy
Learn digital transformation in 5 simple steps, overcome challenges with practical tips for successful strategy execution. Here are a few important...
Traditional strategy approaches are outdated
Co-design your strategy development and implementation to accelerate strategy execution. Last week someone asked me whether they should update their...
How Adapting Your Approach to Company Culture Drives Success
Improve your strategy implementation, transformation, and project management. Learn why aligning your approach with company culture is critical for...
3 Tips to save time and inspire people with easy AI tools
Join the AI revolution of 2023 in business strategy execution. Are you using AI for project management and change management work? 43% of CEOs are...
Who should drive organizational change?
From 'Done to Them' to 'Driven by Them' - Discover the psychology behind successful change initiatives. Learn how involving your team in the...
3 ways that strategy and projects are evolving
Kath Hume interviewed me on her podcast about my view on the "Reimagined Workforce". Kath is a talented Workforce Transformation specialist, with a...
Can you answer this culture question?
Can you answer this culture question? The question was asked by a member of our Turbocharge Your Transformation membership academy. To protect her...
Understanding Your Culture Will Help You Get Things Done
Understanding the culture within an organization will help you accelerate implementation of strategy, deliver change and digital transformation....
How Multidisciplinary Skills Are Revolutionizing Business Planning
Traditionally, business planning used to be a specialized function that focused primarily on financial projections, market analysis, and operational...
Program Design with Impact
Lisa Carlin's 3 quick tips for designing strategic programs with impact. Implement your business, cultural and digital transformation programs with...
Do you have the multidisciplinary skills to implement a business or digital transformation?
Do you have the multidisciplinary skills to implement a business or digital transformation? by Lisa Carlin. Read more to know what is the proven...
My top 10 learnings on AI for OD from the OD Hive masterminds
Lisa Carlin's top 10 tips in using AI for OD - including learnings from several OD Hive mastermind discussion groups in March 2023. I've had some...
Time saving strategies for managing stakeholders
You should always reduce the time spent on stakeholders in your innovation journey for effective strategy execution. Welcome to more ways to...
Critical capabilities and skills for successful digital transformation
In this last article for 2022, I've collaborated with one of our FutureBuilders co-founders, my colleague Dr Norman Chorn. We provide guidance on...
Is Company Purpose just the re-packaging of a “Vision”?
What's the purpose of having a Company Purpose? Is company purpose a useless management fad? I'm sceptical of management fads and jargon, as so many...
9 questions to discover your purpose
9 questions to discover your personal purpose is the first edition of a monthly newsletter by Lisa Carlin. The newsletter is called the Unicorn...
Unicornize your Business Model
Learn the 7 steps to a Unicorn business model for B2B SaaS with Lisa Carlin. Watch this interactive video for valuable insights into business...
Read The Room
Read the Room, an article on organizational culture by Lisa Carlin, published in the AICD Company Director magazine September 2022 . Lisa says: I'm...
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Boost Your Productivity with AI Tools
5 Future Trends in Change Management
50 essential practices for transformation
17 top transformation tips
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Inspire your leaders to think bigger than day-to-day business as usual and influence strategic improvements to take your company to the next level.