The Truth About Better Decision-Making (Collection), 2/e

Truth 16. Convert aspiration to invitation

With the strategic objectives identified, you must articulate and align the business and operating tactics to successfully execute the strategic objectives.

This is when you need to roll up your sleeves and get more people involved.

Tactics are the short-term action steps (generally within a 6- to 12-month period) that identify "how" your resources—financial, human, and technical—will be assigned, allocated, and deployed within the organization to implement and achieve the strategic objectives. They're generally identified at a functional level. They cite the specific activities, changes, accountabilities, and deadlines required.

Tactics will also form the basis for future individual performance planning, ...