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You can intentionally design execution for success. Steering a strategy through a resistant culture is like sailing a boat into waters full of...

At last week's AI Strategy Mavericks Panel, we surfaced many outstanding ideas for accelerating business value from AI. You can read the key...

A well-crafted strategy should provide clarity.  But when I’m called into clients, I often see a large deck over 100 slides, with a tangled web of...

The moment your strategy is finalised marks a major milestone, but it’s just the beginning. You now need to turn these high-level decisions into...

If you’re facing resistance in your transformation efforts, take it as a good sign. Resistance means you’re making enough of an impact that people...

How much faster could your team move if your culture wasn’t a roadblock, but an accelerator? I find that most leaders don’t understand the power of...

With AI tools becoming more sophisticated, there are may practical ways they can streamline our strategic work.   They save time in writing reports,...

Acceleration attracts admiration. The ability to deliver on strategy quickly impresses Boards and CEOs, projecting decisiveness, efficiency, and...

I’ve seen some of the most excellent strategies stall due to some common execution barriers.  This can happen in prestigious well known...

I believe that 2025 is going to be the year that AI begins to make a significant contribution to enterprise value. As we've got through most of the...

The holy grail of impressing your Board or CEO is delivering quick wins on your strategy: real, tangible results. Acceleration attracts admiration....

You’re invited to the AI Strategy Mavericks Global Panel: Practical Ways to Fast Track AI Strategies. You’ll get immediately useful ideas in this...

What do you prefer: text written by AI or humans? As the adoption of Generative AI grows, I've noticed that human-generated documents (and other...

Today, I'm pleased to share with you the 3 most popular articles on strategy execution in Turbocharge Weekly for 2024. Reply and let me know which...

Impatience often gets a bad rap, but when channeled strategically, it becomes a powerful force in executing strategy. The right kind of impatience...

You feel like you’re in the zero zone with AI. It’s everywhere, the possibilities seem endless, and the FOMO is real, but you’re stuck, unsure of...

At times we all fall into a trap of low energy in our organization. We can feel the apathy in our team. Perhaps it’s due to a tough year and people...

All business strategies share common ingredients. No matter your organization’s type, context, or the specific focus of your strategy, the essential...

I’m excited to announce that our 2024 Strategy Implementation Zoom sessions are all available as on-demand training videos for members. Looking...

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...

Ever feel isolated while working on a strategic project? Recently, an experienced project management officer said, "Sometimes the PMO world can be a...

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...

Cross-functional project teams (aka working groups or task forces) are a powerful way to accelerate strategy execution.  The main question that The...

I’ve written about hamster wheel workplaces before. They’re those chaotic, non-stop project environments where everyone feels like they’re...

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...

Today, I’ll be showing you how to accelerate your strategy with project governance. Has your interest level plummeted because of the g-word? You’re...

Cross-functional project teams (or special task forces) are a powerful way to accelerate strategy execution.  The main question that our Turbocharge...

Today, I'm pleased to share with you the 5 most popular articles on strategy execution in Turbocharge Weekly over the past 9 months.  ...

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%...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Psychosocial safety is a hot topic.It received more attention during the pandemic, when people felt increasingly anxious, isolated at home and...

If you compliment others, you can either motivate them to deliver more, or alternatively produce cynicism and distrust. Let me give you an example...

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...

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...

Will Bachman, one of our panelists shared the saying he printed on his T shirt recently: “Everything Important is Uncertain.”  Besides being an...

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...

Today I describe the Culture-Friendly, Human-Centered way to lead an AI strategy initiative. This highlights the connection between culture and...

Strategic planning doesn't have to be an overwhelming exercise in a fast-changing business environment. Consider these three tips when doing your...

AI tools will improve the way you develop strategies, conduct strategic planning, and also design, communicate and implement change initiatives. If...

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,...

Using frameworks strategically is the foundation of strategic excellence. You can use them to turbocharge your strategic thinking, for managing...

Customer relationships are essential for every role within a business. They impact both external interactions and internal support dynamics. Read...

You can turbocharge your strategic projects with Human-Centered Strategy to fast track your progress or prevent any forms of resistance from...

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...

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 cultures can be a blessing or a curse.  Workplace culture can either be constructive: both healthy for people and high performance-oriented;...

Facing rejection from stakeholders can be disheartening. It is particularly frustrating when you put forward a strong proposal. But, mastering...

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...

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...

The key to navigating complexity with ease lies in creating an effective business strategy. Start by mapping out initiatives, considering their...

If you want to live your life with enthusiasm, motivation, and happiness, you need to align your personal purpose with your organizational purpose...

Are you a CEO, founder, or innovator tired of boring strategy planning, business planning, or complex project planning meetings? Shake things up by...

I recently visited Japan and was fascinated by their seamless integration of technology into daily life, from restaurant robots to immersive...

Starting a career in strategy execution or transformation requires a clear understanding of the essential skills needed to become an authority in...

Whether you're an executive, a project manager, or a team leader, presenting a business case or recommendation to boards or stakeholders ...

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...

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...

Organizational change, and transformation is challenging, but if you’re an innovators, creating change is all you do within your organization....

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...

A heartfelt thank you to everyone in my turbocharge community – your support means the world to me! As we reflect on #strategy, #change, and...

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...

 If you’re a transformation leader, you can seamlessly integrate strategy within your unique cultural context for amazing results. A business plan...

Learn how to progress your strategy execution process and implement your plan, while helping others with their own sense of overload. In October...

Take your strategy execution to the next level with the essential ingredient of project governance. This will cultivate accountability, engagement,...

You can apply the Turbocharge Approach to supercharge your sales growth, digital transformation, restructures, culture change, change management,...

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...

An essential part of turbocharging your strategy execution, project management, and transformation is to build turbocharged project teams. Here are...

Skills are becoming obsolete faster than ever, and our approach to strategy development and strategy execution must change to stay relevant.  ...

Identify your superpowers and re-focus on your own purpose to turbocharge your strategy execution and business transformation.   Readers of...

AI is now poised to revolutionize change management, project management, and strategy execution. Here is why you need to use AI!   Business and...

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 making a choice between options. And it is the role of leaders to make the tough decisions for strategy execution and transformation....

It's hard to influence stakeholders. Learn three tips that will help you prevent stakeholder rejection in your project and strategy execution...

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 by Lisa Carlin and Dr Norman Chorn, 2021.  Lisa and Norman say:  Move out of the dark room, and take an open,...

Learn digital transformation in 5 simple steps, overcome challenges with practical tips for successful strategy execution. Here are a few important...

Co-design your strategy development and implementation to accelerate strategy execution. Last week someone asked me whether they should update their...

Improve your strategy implementation, transformation, and project management. Learn why aligning your approach with company culture is critical for...

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...

From 'Done to Them' to 'Driven by Them' - Discover the psychology behind successful change initiatives. Learn how involving your team in the...

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? The question was asked by a member of our Turbocharge Your Transformation membership academy. To protect her...

Understanding the culture within an organization will help you accelerate implementation of strategy, deliver change and digital transformation....

Traditionally, business planning used to be a specialized function that focused primarily on financial projections, market analysis, and operational...

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? by Lisa Carlin. Read more to know what is the proven...

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...

You should always reduce the time spent on stakeholders in your innovation journey for effective strategy execution. Welcome to more ways to...

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...

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 personal purpose is the first edition of a monthly newsletter by Lisa Carlin.  The newsletter is called the Unicorn...

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, an article on organizational culture by Lisa Carlin, published in the AICD Company Director magazine September 2022 . Lisa says: I'm...