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Strategy eXecution Unlocked

STRATEGYXF PODCAST

Introducing The Strategy eXecution Forum (StrategyXF)

StrategyXF General

Ben Chamberlain

September 25, 2025

11 minutes

Episode 1

In this inaugural episode of Strategy Execution Unlocked, host Ben Chamberlain introduces the podcast and the why he founded The Strategy eXecution Forum (StratgeyXF), a community aimed at mastering the art and science of Strategy Execution.


He discusses his background in Strategy Execution, and what led him to decide to found StrategyXF. He outlines 3 major challenges that are holding organizations back and that he hopes the StrategyXF community will work together to overcome.


Takeaways

  • The podcast aims to help practitioners master strategy execution.

  • StrategyXF was founded to reclaim business value currently at risk due to sub-optimal strategy execution capabilities

  • Many organizations still struggle with strategy execution despite significant investments in process improvements and software tools

  • It takes a village to master strategy execution and not one function or individual has all the answers

  • Executives often overlook the impact of poor strategy execution capabilities are having on their organizations performance

  • The Strategy Execution Office may be one of the most significant catalysts for improving Strategy Execution

  • One-size-fits-all methodologies fail to address unique organizational needs.

  • A new Strategy Execution Framework will be co-developed by the StrategyXF community.

Featured Resources

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Mastering Strategy Execution: Bridge the Gap and Maximize Business Outcomes

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August 18, 2025

Unlocking Strategic Success Through Establishing a Strategy Execution Office

Establishing a Strategy Execution Office (SEO) is the first right step for executives committed to developing their organizations Strategy Execution muscle.

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Andy Jordan

October 3, 2025

Podcast: Original Gangsters (OGs) of Strategy Execution with Andy Jordan

In this Podcast Andy Jordan shares his views on Strategy Execution, the evolution, the challenges holding organizations back and what's next for this critical capability

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October 29, 2025

From Strategy to Reality: 10 Principles for Mastering Strategy Execution

This guide provides an overview of the 10 Key Pricinciples companies must achieve to master Strategy Execution

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November 3, 2025

Podcast: Original Gangsters (OGs) of Strategy Execution featuring Bill Dow

In this episode, Bill Dow, a recognized PMO guru, discusses the evolution of Project Management Offices (PMOs) and the critical need to become more business value centric.

Guide
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November 6, 2025

The Strategy Execution Gap: Mastering Principle 1 – Define Clear Strategic Direction

This guide provides an overview of Principle 1 and discusses the importance of clearly defining strategic direction across the enterprise to provide all teams with a North Star

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Joe Larscheid

November 10, 2025

Original Gangsters (OGs) of Strategy Execution featuring OnePlan's Joe Larscheid

In this episode, host Ben Chamberlain sits down with Joe Larscheid, founder and board member of OnePlan, to explore the evolution of Strategy Execution and Strategic Portfolio Management

Guide
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Ben Chamberlain

November 11, 2025

The Strategy Execution Gap: Mastering Principle 2 -- Build Your Enterprise Architectural Blueprint

This guide provides an overview of Principle 2 and highlights the importance of integrating Business and Enterprise Architecture to gain a complet picture of your business

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Vernon Smith

November 19, 2025

Original Gangsters (OGs) of Strategy Execution featuring Vernon Smith

In this episode, Vernon Smith discusses why business and enterprise architecture are foundational to effectively bridging the gap between strategy and execution.

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