Bridging the Strategy-Execution Gap: Introducing "The OGs of Strategy Execution" Podcast Series

In today's hyper-competitive business landscape, devising a killer strategy is table stakes—but turning it into reality? That's the Achilles' heel for most organizations.

Despite decades of innovation in tools, frameworks, and methodologies, the hard truth remains: companies haven't meaningfully boosted their strategy execution capabilities.

Recent Gartner research underscores this, revealing that 70% of investments in strategic initiatives are at risk of falling short of expected business outcomes.

So, what’s really stalling progress, and—crucially—what’s the path forward for this make-or-break discipline?

At StrategyXF, our mission is laser-focused: partnering with forward-thinking practitioners who refuse to accept mediocrity. We're on a quest to unearth and amplify practical, battle-hardened tactics that help companies master the art and science of Strategy Execution to maximize business outcomes.

We know no single expert or function holds all the answers—true mastery demands collective wisdom. Together, we'll dissect diverse approaches to the 10 Key Principles of Strategy Execution, proving that it truly takes a village. This means forging cross-functional alliances to integrate and optimize 5 Critical Processes: Strategic Portfolio Management, Business Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Project Execution, and Change Management.

History doesn't just repeat—it illuminates. To forecast the future of strategy execution, we must first trace its roots. That's why, over the coming months, StrategyXF is thrilled to run "The OGs of Strategy Execution" podcast series plunging straight into the evolution, grit, and promise of this vital field.

We'll chat with the OGs themselves: the pioneers, the trial-blazers who've defined the landscape over the past 20+ years. Think industry analysts who've mapped the minefields, software vendors pioneering next-gen platforms, management consultants steering Fortune 500 turnarounds, and frontline practitioners who've battled (and won) in the Strategy Execution arena.

In each episode, we'll unpack the following influenced by the unique experiences of our guests.

• The Evolution: From waterfall rigidity to agile flexibility to a business value driven mindset

  
  

• The Challenges: Unfiltered insights on persistent hurdles—like cultural inertia, fragmented teams, or mismatched tools—and how to sidestep them.

  
  

• The Future: Visionary takes on trends like seamless process integration, predictive analytics, and ecosystem orchestration to finally close the execution gap.

  
  

Whether you're a C-suite exec exasperated by strategy silos, a Business or Enterprise Architect shaping resilient frameworks, a leader in a Strategy Execution Office (SEO) or Domain PMO, or a pro in Finance, IT, HR—or just someone craving battle-tested approaches—this series is your VIP access to the change-makers redefining success.

Tune in as we distill game-changing insights to connect strategy with impact, supercharging your organization's trajectory. The first episode drops soon and will be available to StrategyXF members. Join StrategyXF today.