Strategy Execution: Bridging the Gap Between Planning and Outcomes
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-strextrvsinms-01
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About the Article
While the formulation of strategic plans is often celebrated as the hallmark of organizational competence, research consistently demonstrates that execution—not planning—determines long-term success. Strategy execution serves as the critical bridge linking vision with outcomes, ensuring that aspirations are translated into measurable performance. This article examines the theoretical and practical dimensions of execution, situating it within global organizational management practice. It analyzes resource alignment, stakeholder coordination, leadership, project management methodologies, and monitoring mechanisms as pillars of effective implementation. By synthesizing theory, practice, and illustrative case studies, the article contributes to scholarly debates on strategic management and provides actionable insights for practitioners, emphasizing that effective execution depends on systems of accountability, adaptability, and learning that sustain performance over time.
Key Topics
- Strategy execution and implementation
- Resource and stakeholder alignment
- Leadership and organizational culture
- Project management methodologies
- Monitoring and evaluation systems
- Adaptive and agile frameworks
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Strategy Execution: Bridging the Gap Between Planning and Outcomes. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-strextrvsinms-01
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