In this episode of "Inside the Director's Circle", host Jason Langford-Brown and guest Mike Burke dive deep into the topic of strategy as a process, not just an event or task.

They explore the importance of engaging people in the strategy development process, the need for percolation before finalizing strategies, and the critical role of aligning and empowering the people who will implement the strategy.

Mike shares valuable insights on the significance of cadence in strategy implementation and the effectiveness of tools such as one-page plans and OKRs in cascading the strategic direction.

From the power of weekly check-ins to the significance of regular strategic reviews, this conversation sheds light on the essential elements of successful strategy implementation.

Tune in for an enlightening discussion on the intricacies of turning strategy into action.

00:00 Agile strategy requires ongoing commitment and expertise.

03:36 Importance of historical strategy for human development.

08:45 Reflect on past mistakes, avoid overthinking, collaborate.

11:49 Delegate driving business strategy, prepare brief, implement.

16:28 Three-step process, base camp, implementation, ownership.

20:08 Check-ins on track, accountability at all levels.

22:50 Advocating for concise one-page plans for businesses.

24:39 Consistent cadence is better than sporadic effort.

Michael can be found here:

linkedin.com/in/michaelburke173

mburke@bcag.net.au