When we work with organizations to design strategy management systems, we say that one of the most effective ways to make it work or "bring it to life" is to tie compensation to it. Employees listen when their managers tell them about new policies and new strategies of an organization, but if you really want them to pay attention, explain how it affects their pay.

• Is Your Staff Resistant to Change? (July 31, 2012)
• On Employee Performance Reviews (July 8, 2012)
• Making Strategy Execution Personal for Staff (May 21, 2012)
• A Case of Conflicting Incentives (August 3, 2011)
• Overcoming a Tsunami (November 26, 2010)