The Power of the BLAZE Strategy Framework™

What a wild week its been since last week. If you were impacted by Cyclone Alfred, I'm sending you all the clean up vibes and some groceries. In the Sunshine Coast we prepared, and waited, and waited, and waited... and then it rained a lot and everything was a-okay. I always find it confronting how quickly things can change and how powerful mother nature really is. If you were impacted, please sing out if I can help in any way.

I've been thinking a lot about preparing over the last week or so. Corporate strategies often begin with preparation, with great intentions, and fresh blank sheet of paper.

Leaders spend countless hours in brainstorming sessions, drafting detailed plans, and fine-tuning strategic documents. Yet, for many organisations, these strategies remain just that. Documents.

The challenge I see with most strategic initatives...? It's not the planning. It's the Execution.

Even the most brilliant strategy is meaningless without a clear path to action. Execs struggle to articulate the 'sense-making' to their teams. Teams struggle to connect their daily activities to the overarching goals, and leaders find themselves firefighting instead of driving progress. (*cue business as usuall or BUSY-NESS as usual)

What if?

What if, your strategy didn’t just live in a PowerPoint deck or a binder. On a desktop somewhere or embedded in your intranet?

What if, it was dynamic?

What if, it was an actionable roadmap that guided every decision, project, and initiative?

What if, instead of being (just) an artifact it was ACTIVATED and ACTIONED and you were achieving the initatives and benefits you'd set out to achieve?

Enter the BLAZE Strategy FRAMEWORK™.

This framework transforms your strategy from a static document into an operational powerhouse that delivers measurable results.

Here’s how it works:

Break It Down: Corporate strategies often feel overwhelming, but breaking them into smaller, digestible initiatives makes execution manageable. What are the immediate steps that move you closer to your vision?
Leverage Strengths: Your organisation is filled with untapped potential. By identifying and capitalising on your team’s unique skills and resources, you unlock their full capability.
Align Goals: Disconnected teams lead to wasted time and energy. Alignment ensures every department is pulling in the same direction.
Zero in on Priorities: Not all goals are created equal. Identifying your top 1-3 priorities ensures resources are focused where they matter most.
Elevate Results: With intentional focus and consistent action, you build momentum and achieve long-term success.

The BLAZE Strategy simplifies complexity, bringing clarity and purpose to your strategy work.

Challenges in Activating Strategic Plans:

High Failure Rates: Research indicates that a significant number of organisations fail to execute their strategies successfully. Specifically, studies have shown that 60% to 90% of business strategies fail before they are fully implemented. Forbes
Missed Strategic Targets: Approximately 48% of organisations do not meet at least half of their strategic targets, highlighting challenges in both planning and execution phases. fundingforgood.org
Lack of Employee Understanding: A staggering 95% of employees are unaware or do not understand their company's strategy, which can lead to misalignment and hinder effective implementation. fundingforgood.org

Companies that implement and Activate their Strategic Alignment:

Improve efficiency by eliminating redundant efforts.
Increase team engagement by clearly connecting roles to larger goals.
Drive innovation by focusing on strengths and opportunities.
Performance Improvement: A study highlighted that 51% of the variance in organisational performance can be attributed to strategic alignment. Additionally, 38% of performance differences are linked to consensus and buy-in, underscoring the importance of aligning strategies with organisational goals and securing stakeholder agreement. transparentchoice.com
Project Success Rates: Projects that are aligned with an organisation's strategy are 57% more likely to deliver their intended business benefits. Furthermore, these projects are 50% more likely to be completed on time and 45% more likely to stay within budget, emphasising the tangible benefits of strategic alignment in project management. atlassian.com

This isn’t just about strategy, it’s about transforming your organisation’s trajectory.

Let’s make your strategy work for you. Book a time to chat to learn how BLAZE can turn your plans into progress. Ignite Potential and Elevate Impact!

Until next time, Eat the Frog, Get the Worm, Be the Bird and lets get your Strategy in Action!

Ally Nitschke is a best-selling Author, an award-winning Thought Leader and Speaker. She has been working with leaders and as a Leader for over 20 years.

She is on a mission to change the way we communicate at work, to lean into those uncomfortable conversations and lead with courage.

Ally is a Keynote Speaker at conferences, delivers Transformational Programs & highly engaging workshops as well as provides Executive Coaching.