
Many businesses have quality products and services, a realistic strategy, well-defined mission and skilled people. Yet they can’t seem to gain traction, deliver consistent results or grow. So what’s up? In most cases, the problem comes down to this: Execution. Some businesses are structured for results, and the people who run them know how to execute. “If an organization can’t execute, nothing else matters — not the smartest strategy, not the most innovative business model, not even game-changing technology,” says Rick Lepsinger, president of OnPoint Consulting and someone who’s studied business execution for years....