Translating strategic plans into action is a key challenge for businesses globally. This textbook brings strategy execution into sharp focus, drawing upon the author's extensive experience in the field as a facilitator, educator and researcher.

Covering theory and practice, the book introduces a frameworks and techniques to aid understanding and practical applicability. Armed with the lessons of the book, readers will be able to:

• identify common strategy execution barriers and diagnose performance problems
• translate strategy into action in a more emergent fashion
• align key organizational designs and systems

A textbook for students at postgraduate and executive education levels, the work is supplemented by a companion website featuring case studies, short reflection exercises, interactive learning tools and self-test material to guide and enhance learning.