Title: "Rolling out" or "Rolling over"

Business people want influence. When executing strategy it is important that people are engaged in the process of rolling out and cascading strategy.  What do high level strategic decisions mean for my department?  When rolling out (cascading) strategy it is important to invite people to participate in this crucial process. If not, people are being dictated and “rolled over”.  This month’s article from Bjarte Bogsnes offers much more on this matter.  It is highly recommended reading that can be found at the following link: 

From cascading to translation - balancing alignment and ownership

Author : Tor Inge Vasshus

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