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The 4 Disciplines of Execution®
Explore all of our personal and professional development resources for individuals and organizations.
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Whitepaper: Execute Your Strategic Goals and Create Breakthrough Results
When you execute a strategy that requires a lasting change in the behavior of other people, you are facing one of the greatest leadership challenges you will ever meet. With The 4 Disciplines of Execution®, you are not experimenting with an interesting theory; you are implementing a set of proven practices that meet that challenge successfully every time.
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Press Release : FranklinCovey Middle East Launches Saudi Government Strategy Forum
Saudi government strategy forum offered a unique platform for leaders from the public sector in Saudi Arabia to engage in thought-provoking discussions, share best practices, and explore innovative strategies for effective governance and leadership. At the heart of the forum was the shared vision of transforming government entities through proven leadership principles and execution strategies.
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Case Study: Sipchem Driving Results through Operational Excellence
See how Sipchem was able to achieve a remarkable 23% increase in production and an 82% reduction in unplanned downtime by implementing The 4 Disciplines of Execution®.
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Case Study: Client Spotlight: ELGA Credit Union
ELGA Credit Union is committed to giving their members the best quality banking available. When their teams were spread thin chasing multiple priorities, they turned to The 4 Disciplines of Execution.
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Blog: Our team has great strategy, but our goals never get accomplished.
When a new goal is announced for a team, the obvious question is, “How are we going to get there?” A multi-day strategy session is held to brainstorm, explore alternatives, and establish objectives. Action plans are developed, team assignments are made, and the whole process is documented in detail and in color. Everyone is proud of their strategy, and they were energized throughout the process.
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Blog: The Formula to Achieve Goals
Too many managers set vague goals — Improve customer retention, for example — leaving their teams unsure how well they’re doing or even exactly what they’re working toward. This simple formula, from FranklinCovey’s The 4 Disciplines of Execution, provides a powerful way to identify “where you are today, where you want to go, and the deadline for reaching that goal.” While not every single goal naturally fits this formula, using it can help you and your team talk about goals in ways that are spec
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Blog- Execution vs. Strategy
As a leader, you can influence two principal things when it comes to producing results: your strategy (or plan) and your ability to execute that strategy.
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Video: Store 334 and The 4 Disciplines of Execution
The manager of store 334 was at his wits’ end with the lack of discipline and strategy in his store. With corporate demanding results, Jim needed to start making effective changes, or he would need to find a new job.
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Case Study: Jefferson Community & Technical College and The 4 Disciplines of Execution
See how Jefferson Community and Technical College used The 4 Disciplines of Execution to do what is good for students and to do their jobs better.
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Whitepaper: Execution in Production and Operations
See how The 4 Disciplines of Execution have been used to create dramatic results in production and operation environments.
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Guide: 4 Steps to Refine and Execute Your Team Goals
Follow a simple formula.Too many leaders set vague goals like “improve customer retention,” leaving their teams unsure of how well they’re doing or even exactly what they’re working toward.
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Whitepaper: Building a Winning Culture - Execute With Excellence
Learn how to execute with excellence by reading this flipbook.
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Leadership Tip: Make High-Value Decisions
Do you dedicate your time to the activities that will yield the most impactful results on the organization and your team’s mission?
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Leadership Tip: Get Input When Brainstorming
Improve the results of your next brainstorming session with this tip.
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Leadership Tip: You Can Veto, But Not Dictate
Create a greater sense of ownership and engagement on your team by including your direct reports in the goal-setting process.
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Leadership Tip: Create Accountability
As a leader, it is your job to clear a path for success and recognize performance. Learn how to create accountability with this FranklinCovey leadership tip.
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Leadership Tip: Narrow Your Goals
Leadership Tip: Do you have too many goals? People who try for too many goals at once usually end up doing a mediocre job on all of them. Apply the principle of focus to your future goals for future success.
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Leadership Tip: Keep a Compelling Scoreboard
People play differently when they are keeping score. Let your team know whether they are winning or losing and drive engagement with this leadership tip.
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Video: How can I keep my most important strategy from failing?
Successful leaders not only create a clear strategy, they execute it. Thijs Westerink, General Manager of FranklinCovey Benelux, shares some advice for leaders to increase engagement and drive strategy execution in this clip.
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Leadership Tip: Expect to Win
Great leaders expect to win, especially when faced with unexpected challenges and disruptions.