You’ve aligned on the right solution, and everyone agrees on the path forward. But months later, nothing has changed. Sound familiar? If so, you’re dealing with poor execution and follow-through.
Symptoms of Poor Execution
Projects start strong but peterout before delivering results.
Plans get approved but not executed.
Teams lack accountability, so progress stalls.
This isn’t a motivation problem.
Who owns this?
Once a decision is made, it’s unclear who owns execution—so tasks fall through the cracks. What This Looks Like:
Teams assume someone else is responsible.
Deadlines slip because there’s no single owner.
No execution system
A great strategy means nothing without a system to drive follow-through.
What This Looks Like:
- Teams move onto the next priority before the last one is finished.
- Execution feels unstructured, with no clear milestones.
Definition of done
Without tracking leading indicators, teams don’t realize they’re off track until it’s too late.
What This Looks Like:
Problems aren’t caught until the final review.
Teams feel disconnected from execution goals.
Quick fix
Assign Clear Ownership – Define who is responsible for execution from day one.
Implement an Execution System – Use structured workflows to keep teams accountable and on track.
Track Leading Indicators – Monitor early progress before it’s too late to adjust.
