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What if reporting wasn’t just a formality, but a real driver of strategic success? Too often, strategy reporting feels like a box-ticking exercise — data gets collected, reports get created, but do they actually influence decisions? Do they help leaders steer the company in the right direction? 👉 This Thursday, we’re bringing together experts from ALDI SÜD and Volkswagen for a deep dive into the role of effective reporting in strategy execution. Together, we’ll explore questions that every organization should be asking: >> Why do so many companies struggle with strategy reporting, and how can they fix it? >> What information do different stakeholders actually need to make better decisions? >> How can reporting be streamlined and seamlessly embedded into daily operations? >> What role does reporting play in creating real accountability? If these questions resonate with you, join Lena Kaczmarczyk (ALDI SÜD), Steven Gustke (VW) and Alexander Alber (Workpath) for an honest conversation about what works, what doesn’t, and how reporting can become a real asset — not just an obligation. 📅 This Thursday at 3pm | 🗣 Webinar will be held in German 🔗 https://hubs.la/Q037YhdK0

📖 February's must-reads: Are we getting strategy execution all wrong? We talk a lot about strategy execution, transformation, and organizational steering — but are we actually getting it right? This month’s highlights dive into the hard truths behind execution — what works, what doesn’t, and what needs to change. 1️⃣ OKRs That Drive Real Impact – Kristina Egorova, OKRs should do more than just set goals — they should align teams, spark motivation, and drive outcomes. Kristina Egorova from Deutsche Bank shares how to make OKRs work in product management. 👉 Kristina’s insights: https://lnkd.in/eCci-x8w 2️⃣ Productivity vs. Customer Experience – Eckard Eberle Can technology increase productivity and improve customer experience at the same time? Siemens’ CEO Global Business Services Eckard Eberle explores how to get this balance right. 👉 Eckard’s post: https://lnkd.in/ebuskyGY 3️⃣ Why Digital Transformations Fail – Víctor Martínez ⭕️ Companies pour millions into digital transformation — so why do so many still fail? Víctor Martínez ⭕️, Head of Digital Solutions EMEA & Business Transformation Strategy at SKF Group breaks down the biggest mistakes and how to fix them. 👉 Víctor’s perspective: https://lnkd.in/eBBkpsvD 4️⃣ Organizing for Maximum Business Impact – Dennis Lentz The business environment is shifting faster than ever. Dennis Lentz shares how to structure teams for long-term agility and success as well as his plans on collaborating with Workpath in 2025. 👉 Learn from Dennis: https://lnkd.in/eCQM5gPN 5️⃣ The Strategy Execution Mindset – Igor Buinevici Execution isn’t just about tools and frameworks — it’s about having the right mindset. Igor Buinevici breaks down what truly separates success from failure. 👉 Igor’s thoughts: https://lnkd.in/edHuXxVk Now we need you! Who inspired you the most last month? Which content creator should we feature next? Drop their name in the comments and let’s keep learning together!

There’s only so much time we have as business leaders, but none of us ever regretted investing it in reading. Or other forms of education. Here’s what we found especially interesting and insightful over the past couple of weeks: 1️⃣ 5 Strategy Execution Skills Every Business Leader Needs – Tim Stobierski Beyond the obvious, the author implies that successful strategy execution also depends on (1) continuous learning and adaptation; (2) autonomous employees; (3) open lines of communication; and (4) smart resource allocation. 👉  https://lnkd.in/ex8R8rEB 2️⃣ Engineering with Purpose: Why ‘Why’ Matters More Than Metrics – Lucas Ennouchi The author emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying purpose behind engineering efforts, rather than solely focusing on metrics. This applies to other areas than engineering, too, as it impacts intrinsic motivation and encourages ethical considerations, promoting responsible practices. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dmbJy49R 3️⃣ Artificial intelligence in strategy – Yuval Atsmon Only 7% of surveyed companies utilize AI in strategy or financial planning, compared to 25-30% in areas like marketing and supply chain. The author suggests that there might be a cultural hesitation to integrate AI in strategic roles, or that leaders lack appropriate eduction to judge AI’s capabilities and therefore rely on conventional strategic planning. 👉 https://lnkd.in/efTrswWf 4️⃣ Keep Strategy Simple – Dr Graham Kenny In his article, Kenny makes a compelling case: strategy is fundamentally about positioning, not action. He observes that most companies dilute their strategic focus by developing too many “strategic plans” at functional levels where they aren't needed. His advice is to focus on real strategy at the business level. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBvQriZn 5️⃣ Balanced Scorecard (BSC), Hoshin Kanri (Policy Deployment) und OKRs We re-listened to this podcast episode from a couple of years back as we see a growing interest in strategic management frameworks, lately. In their conversation, Johannes Mueller and Dr. Daniela Kudernatsch compare Balanced Scorecards, Hoshin Kanri and OKRs and exchange implementation insights and practical advice that still valid in today’s context. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dAuFMi_t What did you read, watch or listen to recently that triggered your mind? 

👀 German-Speakers aufgepasst: Die Workpath Customer Webinare sind zurück – und wir starten in die neue Season mit einem spannenden Webinar in Zusammenarbeit mit Expert*innen von Volkswagen und ALDI SÜD! Im Webinar „Wirksame Unternehmenssteuerung: Die Rolle eines effektiven Reportings für die Strategieumsetzung“ am 06. März geben Lena Kaczmarczyk von Aldi Süd und Steven Gustke von VW PKW exklusive Einblicke in Best Practices, die den Unterschied zwischen Erfolg und Stillstand ausmachen. Was euch erwartet: 1️⃣ Typische Herausforderungen im Strategie-Reporting meistert 2️⃣ Welche Informationen für unterschiedliche Stakeholder wirklich zählen 3️⃣ Wie man Reporting effizient in bestehende Prozesse integriert 4️⃣ Wie Reporting Verantwortung fördert und nachhaltigen Erfolg sichert Nutze diese Gelegenheit, deine Fragen direkt an erfahrene Fachleute zu richten und wertvolle Impulse für eure Unternehmenssteuerung zu gewinnen. 👉 Hier gehts zur Anmeldung: https://hubs.la/Q037YhdK0

🚨 Struggling with scattered strategic documents and a million slide decks? Join us today at 2 PM! Vision docs, annual plans, OKRs, KPIs, projects — they’re scattered everywhere, disconnected, and hard to align. No wonder execution fails! Join our webinar to see how the new Workpath "Strategy Hub" transforms strategy execution by connecting long-term vision to daily operations — in one dynamic, AI-powered system. What you’ll learn: ✅ Why strategies fail — and how to fix it ✅ How to integrate strategic elements across different timeframes ✅ Live demo: The brand-new Strategy Hub and AI-powered strategy execution in action Happening in just a few hours! Don’t miss out! 🔗 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q034V8kP0

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝘅𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗺 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁? 🤔 At Heidelberg Materials Digital, we believe the key lies in setting clear, aspiring goals and smartly aligning our efforts towards achieving them. This is where our adoption of 𝗢𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 (𝗢𝗞𝗥𝘀) comes into play. 💡 Under the leadership of Dr. Sven Wagner and Philippe Fortuné, we have successfully established OKRs as our central steering mechanism: to prioritize, create accountability and drive a relentless focus on business outcomes across the Digital organization. 🚀   We have developed a lean approach that fits our culture and maximizes value without overburdening the organization. To ensure a smooth tie-in with the rest of Heidelberg Materials, our Digital OKR teams involve the business, competence centers, multiple departments and countries in the planning process and invite stakeholders to check-ins when needed. The OKRs are formulated to make it easy for teams to align and adjust their activities towards specific Key Results. In 2024, our teams achieved remarkable milestones by leveraging OKRs: 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀: Ensured that all teams are cohesively working towards the same strategic targets.  𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀: Prioritized initiatives that deliver the highest business value.  𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: Adapted swiftly to changing market conditions and opportunities. This approach has not only elevated our performance but also fostered a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. 🌟 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿? ➡️ Because clear goals drive better results.  ➡️ Because alignment and transparency empower our teams to deliver exceptional outcomes.  ➡️ Because it links everyone’s daily work with the strategic goals of Heidelberg Materials. We are proud of our journey with OKRs and excited about the future. In 2025, we will tag-team with Workpath to further enhance our employee experience and create end-to-end visibility on strategy implementation – looking forward to the cooperation with Johannes Mueller. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: If you introduce OKRs only in parts of the organization, link all your objectives and key results to the company goals. This drives motivation, ensures alignment and enables further organizational scale-out. How do you leverage OKRs or similar frameworks to drive success? Share your experiences and insights below! 👇

A company’s mission, vision, and values may stay the same for years. But strategy? That’s a different story. 📄 A 1-year strategic plan for the department. 📅 A 5-year corporate strategy. 🌍 A 10-year sustainability strategy. 📊 Quarterly OKRs and KPIs across all timeframes. With so many static and moving parts, how do you keep an overview — and more importantly, connect everything to execution? Next Thursday at 2 PM, join Workpath Co-Founder Pascal and our Head of Customer Education Thomas for a session on bridging the strategy execution gap. Here’s what they’ll cover: >> Why strategies fail in execution — and how to avoid it >> How to align different strategic elements across multiple timeframes >> Assessing your strategy execution status and defining clear next steps >> Live showcase: See how Workpath enables strategy integration with OKRs, KPIs, and AI-powered alignment Whether you're struggling with strategy overload or looking for better execution, this session will provide practical insights and hands-on solutions. Sign up now to join us live or receive the recording! 👉 https://hubs.la/Q034V8kP0

💡 "My life would have been a lot easier if I had come across it a little earlier." When it comes to setting and achieving ambitious goals, many teams struggle with implementing OKRs effectively. The right guidance can make all the difference — turning confusion into clarity and complexity into action. That’s exactly why we created the Workpath OKR Masterclass — a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience designed to help leaders and teams master OKRs with confidence. But don’t just take our word for it. One of our participants called it "the best training and documentation I have ever touched in my OKR career." 🚀 If you're looking to elevate your goal-setting strategy and drive real business impact, this is your opportunity: https://hubs.la/Q0366nQV0

Did you know that some organizations start preparing for business reviews 6 weeks in advance?! That's not just inefficient — it's dangerous. Drawing from our work with 100+ enterprises, we've identified three critical challenges that are crippling traditional business reviews: 1️⃣ Review cycles that are far too infrequent. 2️⃣ Data that's outdated before it's even presented. 3️⃣ Meetings focused on outputs instead of outcomes. The cost? Market opportunities missed. Resources wasted. And competitors gaining ground while you're still compiling PowerPoints. But there's hope. Leading enterprises manage to cut their prep time by 70% and now execute strategic pivots in days instead of months. We’ll cover the HOW in our next magazine article. Make sure to follow us here and activate notifications 🔔 to not miss this publication.

The hardest part of performance and business reviews? Facing the truth. Quarterly performance reviews aren’t just about tracking progress — they’re about making tough calls. 🔍 What worked? 🔍 What didn’t? 🔍 What needs to stop or change? Many companies struggle with this because real reviews require consequences — pausing projects, reallocating resources, and making hard decisions. But without transparency, teams risk wasting time on what’s not working. The key? Measure first, then act. Done right, quarterly reviews build unstoppable momentum. 🎥 Watch the full webinar with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Partner Jan C. Wulff to learn how top organizations use performance reviews to drive real impact: https://hubs.la/Q0300jNQ0