CHAPTER 1: THE STRATEGY-EXECUTION GAP

Key Concepts

Strategy-Execution GapSpeed-Complexity-Purpose TriangleThe Four GapsStrategy TrapsThe Four AresBusiness Architecture as a Strategic DisciplineContinuous Design Mindset

Self-Assessment

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Before moving to the next chapter, ensure you can:

Describe the Speed-Complexity-Purpose Triangle and explain why each force challenges traditional planningIdentify the four gaps between purpose and operations and give an example of eachExplain at least two strategy traps and how they widen specific gapsArticulate what Business Architecture is (and isn't) as a strategic disciplineExplain the difference between a linear planning mindset and a continuous design mindset

Reflection Questions

Apply these concepts to your own context:

1. Think about Lakeshore's "47 Ideas" meeting. Has your organization ever produced a similar result: lots of proposals, no framework for choosing among them? What was the outcome?

2. Where does your organization sit on the Speed-Complexity-Purpose Triangle? Which force creates the most pressure, and how well is the organization responding?

3. Which strategy trap is most prevalent in your organization (Do-It-All, Program-of-the-Month, or Metrics)? What would it look like to escape it?

Chapter 1: The Strategy-Execution Gap

Learning Objectives

Key Concepts

Self-Assessment

Reflection Questions