Budget for Implementation
Begin with Return on Investment in Sight
The budgeting season is upon us— a time when the vision of the organization is translated into operational plans and programs. As top leadership considers how best to gain competitive advantage, build shareholder value, and win the hearts and minds of customers, new strategies are defined. There’s no doubt that strategy development is critical, but what is strategy really except a series of programs and projects that must be implemented? Implementation success requires a predictable set of activities that must be accounted for from a budgeting perspective. Organizations can either fully budget for these activities now, or pay the price later.
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Sponsorship is a Leadership Skill
The “Missing Competency” is Critical to Implementation Success
Review your organization’s list of leadership competencies, and you may find there’s something missing—that is, the ability of leaders to effectively serve as the Sponsor on critical business strategy initiatives. Remember that Sponsors must do more than “sign the check” and provide vocal support for major changes. Sponsors must Express, Model, and Reinforce desired behaviors. It’s not surprising really that many Sponsors fall short, simply because they have never been told what is needed and expected. The consequences for the organization are far-reaching.
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Just Off the Press! New “Mini-Guide to Installation versus Implementation”
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IMA is excited to announce a new tool for creating awareness in leaders and Sponsors on the important concept of Installation vs. Implementation. A quick and easy read with lots of supporting graphics, the Mini-Guide is a terrific, inexpensive way to get others in your organization acquainted with the critical difference between Installation and Implementation, and how this difference impacts Return on Investment.
“Installation versus Implementation” is the first in a series of Mini-Guides designed to help support your efforts to improve implementation success. Order Now, or call our office at 303-996-7777 or 800-752-9254.
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| About IMA |
| IMA helps organizations navigate the waters of large-scale, complex organizational change with a business-discipline and rigor not often associated with the human side of implementation. Our Accelerating Implementation Methodology (AIM) is world-renowned as a practical, repeatable framework that significantly enhances the likelihood of Return on Investment. |
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August 2008
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