Strategy Realized The Business Hierarchy of Needs

Strategy Realized – The Business Hierarchy of Needs® provides a powerful roadmap for turning strategy into results. This proven framework helps organizations align leadership, culture, and execution to achieve measurable success, operational excellence, and sustainable business growth.

1. Strategy Realized: The Business Hierarchy of Needs® A proven framework transforming strategic plans into measurable results across organizations of all sizes

2. The Strategy Execution Crisis The Hard Truth Over 80% of strategic plans fail to deliver expected results, leaving organizations struggling to achieve their goals. Common causes include: Poor alignment across departments and teams Lack of employee engagement and buy-in Weak execution capabilities and accountability Jim Gitney's Business Hierarchy of Needs® offers a proven framework to close this critical gap.

3. Introducing The Business Hierarchy of Needs® Created in 2013 Developed by Jim Gitney, leveraging 45+ years of corporate and consulting experience Three-Level System An integrated approach that turns strategy into measurable, actionable results Proven Track Record Successfully implemented by startups to Fortune 50 companies worldwide

4. The Three Levels of the Framework Level 1: Strategy Foundation Mission, Vision, Values, Leadership Traits, Customer Knowledge, Stakeholder Objectives, Value Proposition, Most Important Goal (MIG) Level 2: Knowledge & Change Management Building organizational capability, readiness, and preparing teams for transformation Level 3: Implementation & Execution Tactical delivery, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement cycles

5. Level 1: The Critical Foundation for Success 1 Mission Why the company exists — the North Star guiding all decisions 2 Vision The aspirational future state that inspires and motivates 3 Values Core principles guiding culture and daily decisions 4 Leadership Traits Essential competencies for driving sustainable change 5 Customer Knowledge Deep market insight and awareness of customer needs 6 Stakeholder Objectives Alignment across shareholders, employees, and customers 7 Value Proposition Why customers choose you over competitors 8 Most Important Goal (MIG) The single measurable objective uniting all efforts

6. Why Level 1 Matters More Than Ever 80% Strategic Plans Fail Due to lack of foundational alignment across the organization Cross-Functional Involvement Level 1's collaborative approach ensures shared ownership, clarity, and commitment across all departments The Power of the MIG The Most Important Goal focuses the entire organization on one measurable objective, driving accountability and results

7. Real-World Applications & Impact Digital Transformation Framework reduces the 70% failure rate by aligning people, processes, and technology into a cohesive strategy Mergers & Acquisitions Synchronizes cultures and strategies to unlock value often missed in 80% of M&A deals Restructuring & Carve-Outs Provides clarity and change management guidance for navigating new business realities Universal Scalability Applicable to any size business—from $5M startups to $5B enterprises

8. Building a Culture of Strategic Execution™ From Anti-Strategy to Alignment The Business Hierarchy of Needs® moves companies from disconnected planning to engaged, aligned execution. Broad Participation Engages senior leaders, middle management, and external stakeholders Continuous Feedback Creates a dynamic loop from strategy to results and back Sustained Results Builds capabilities that ensure long-term strategic success

9. Case Study Highlights 200+ Companies Consulted Including GE, Stanley Black & Decker, and Sunbeam 80% Better Alignment Companies report significantly improved stakeholder alignment and engagement "Clear, actionable steps replace vague strategic plans, enabling measurable profitability growth and sustainable competitive advantage."

10. Your Next Step: Strategy Realized Embrace the Framework Adopt the Business Hierarchy of Needs® to build a strong strategic foundation Align Around Your MIG Unite your entire organization around a Most Important Goal Transform to Results Turn strategy from paper into powerful, measurable outcomes Start today to join the 20% of companies that truly execute strategy successfully and achieve their most ambitious goals.