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SMO Series: Strategy Management Processes (PowerPoint PPT Slide Deck)
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STRATEGY DEPLOYMENT & EXECUTION PPT DESCRIPTION
The Strategy Management Office (SMO), also referred sometimes as the Office of Strategy Management (OSM), is the team responsible for managing the Corporate Strategy of the organization.
The ultimate role to execute Strategy lies with the line managers and employees, but without a core command and coordination office (i.e. the SMO), Strategy is either skipped from key processes or the processes are ineffectual across business units, causing poor Strategy execution.
This presentation is the second in a series of 3. It dives deep into the 9 cross-functional processes that should be run by the Strategy Management Office. These are split into 3 categories:
>> CORE PROCESSES
1. Scorecard Management
2. Organization Alignment
3. Strategy Review
>> DESIRABLE PROCESSES
4. Strategic Planning
5. Strategy Communication
6. Initiative Management
>> INTEGRATIVE PROCESSES
7. Planning/Budgeting
8. Workforce Alignment
9. Best Practice Sharing
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The SMO Series: Strategy Management Processes presentation is an essential tool for executives aiming to streamline their strategy execution. This PPT provides a detailed breakdown of the nine key processes that are critical for effective strategy management. Each process is categorized into core, desirable, and integrative, offering a comprehensive framework for aligning organizational efforts with strategic goals.
The presentation emphasizes the importance of scorecard management, organizational alignment, and strategy reviews as core processes. These are fundamental to maintaining strategic focus and ensuring that all business units are aligned with the overarching corporate strategy. The document also highlights the role of strategic planning, communication, and initiative management as desirable processes that enhance the strategic capabilities of the organization.
Integrative processes such as planning and budgeting, workforce alignment, and best practice sharing are also covered in-depth. These processes ensure that strategic initiatives are supported by robust planning and resource allocation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and alignment across the organization. This presentation is a valuable resource for any executive looking to enhance their organization's strategic management capabilities.
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TOPIC FAQ
What are the core processes a Strategy Management Office should manage?
An SMO should manage 3 core processes focused on governance and performance: Scorecard Management, Organization Alignment, and Strategy Review. These processes establish strategic focus, align business-unit objectives to corporate strategy, and create regular oversight mechanisms, constituting the 3 core processes.How does an SMO differ from line managers in executing strategy?
The SMO provides command and coordination by running cross-functional processes and governance (e.g., scorecards and strategy reviews), while line managers and employees are responsible for day-to-day execution of initiatives and targets. The SMO’s role is defined across nine cross-functional processes.What role does scorecard management play in strategy execution?
Scorecard Management is a core SMO process that maintains strategic focus and ensures business-unit performance is measured against corporate objectives, enabling consistent reporting and alignment across units. Scorecard Management is one of the 3 core processes.What should I look for in an SMO process toolkit if I need to set up governance quickly?
Look for a resource that explicitly covers the core governance processes (scorecard management, organization alignment, strategy review) plus integration points to planning, budgeting, and workforce alignment. Flevy’s SMO Series: Strategy Management Processes addresses all nine cross-functional processes in a 24-slide PowerPoint.How can I evaluate whether a presentation or toolkit covers all SMO responsibilities?
Check whether it documents a full set of cross-functional processes across governance, planning/communication, and integration areas—specifically the nine processes grouped as core, desirable, and integrative. The SMO Series: Strategy Management Processes maps these nine processes.After a merger, which SMO processes should we prioritize first?
Post-merger priorities typically include re-establishing governance and alignment: implement Scorecard Management to unify metrics, run Organization Alignment to map structures and roles, and hold Strategy Reviews to monitor integration—these constitute the 3 core processes.If my organization struggles to link budgeting to strategy, which SMO process should I examine?
Examine the Planning/Budgeting process, which is one of the integrative SMO processes designed to connect financial planning and resource allocation to strategic priorities. Planning/Budgeting is listed as one of the nine SMO processes.What are the desirable processes that enhance an SMO’s capabilities beyond governance?
Desirable processes that extend SMO capability include Strategic Planning, Strategy Communication, and Initiative Management; these support translating strategy into actionable initiatives and stakeholder engagement. There are 3 desirable processes.STRATEGY DEPLOYMENT & EXECUTION PPT SLIDES
Source: Best Practices in Corporate Strategy, Strategic Management, Strategic Management Office PowerPoint Slides: SMO Series: Strategy Management Processes PowerPoint (PPT) Presentation Slide Deck, LearnPPT Consulting
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