Difficulties of Implementing Strategy

• What are the difficulties of implementing strategy?

  • Uncertainty and risk
  • Resistance to change
  • Resource constraints
  • Stakeholder conflicts
  • Poor leadership
• Why is uncertainty and risk a difficulty of implementing strategy?

  • External factors create uncertainty
  • Strategies may fail due to unexpected competitor actions or market shifts
• How and why is resistance to change a difficulty of implementing strategy?

  • Employees may resist new strategies due to fear of job losses, increased workload or uncertainty
  • Strong leadership and communication are needed to overcome this
• Why is poor leadership a difficulty of implementing strategy?

  Poor leadership usually leads to poor communication and coordination and this could lead to inefficiencies and failure to execute plans effectively