Ready to move from strategy to action and achieve the goals that matter most? Whether you’re leading a department, managing a team, or driving organisational performance, this course provides a practical framework to create focus, build accountability, and deliver measurable results.
Course Description
Many organisations develop ambitious strategies but struggle to execute them consistently. Strategic Execution introduces the principles of the Four Disciplines of Execution (4DX), a proven methodology designed to help leaders and teams focus on what matters most and translate priorities into results.
This course explores how to identify Wildly Important Goals (WIGs), focus on the activities that drive success, create visible scoreboards, and establish a culture of accountability. Participants will learn how to align daily actions with strategic objectives while maintaining momentum in busy operational environments.
In this course, you’ll learn how to prioritise competing demands, measure the right activities, and create systems that sustain execution over time. Come with a strategic initiative or business objective in mind. You’ll leave with a practical execution plan that can be implemented immediately within your team or organisation.
Who is this course for?
Managers
Managers seeking to improve their effectiveness and execution
Ambitious Professionals
Hospitality professionals who need to prioritise what truly matters
Entrepreneurs
Professionals who want to contribute meaningfully and grow within their organisation
What you’ll Learn
- Define and implement Wildly Important Goals (WIGs) that align teams around strategic priorities
- Apply lead measures to influence performance and drive meaningful results
- Create compelling scoreboards that increase engagement, visibility, and ownership
- Establish accountability systems that sustain execution and continuous improvement
Course Modules
Day
01
Setting Goals and Acting on Activities that Drive Results
- Explain the principle of “What gets measured gets improved” and its impact on organisational performance
- Define the four disciplines of execution: focus, leverage, engagement, and accountability
- Identify, evaluate, and articulate Wildly Important Goals (WIGs) that drive strategic success
- Distinguish between lag measures and lead measures to focus effort on activities that influence outcomes
- Develop lead measures that support achievement of strategic goals and team priorities
Day
02
Enhancing Engagement and Establishing a Cadence of Accountability
- Explain how visibility, competition, and shared ownership influence team engagement
- Design simple, visible, and compelling scoreboards that motivate performance
- Establish a cadence of accountability through structured performance reviews and progress discussions
- Encourage team ownership by creating commitments and peer accountability practices
- Develop a practical execution plan that integrates goals, measures, scoreboards, and accountability rhythms
Module
01
Setting Key Performance Indicators
- Understand why goals and KPIs matter
- Learn how to set SMART KPIs
- Align your personal goals with team and business objectives
Module
02
Getting Things Done
- Use the Circle of Concern vs. Influence to focus your energy
- Apply the Urgent/Important Matrix to prioritise tasks
- Build a realistic weekly schedule that boosts your productivity
