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GA 508 | Adopting a Strategy Execution Framework with Karen Friedenberg

Avatar photo By Jessica Bush Updated on December 28th, 2023

This week’s guest is Karen Friedenberg. Ron and Karen discussed strategic planning, specifically Karen’s strategy execution framework. They also talked about measuring initiatives. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

In this episode you’ll learn: 

  • The quotes that inspire Karen (2:15)
  • Her background (3:11)
  • Her strategy execution framework (4:57)
  • Strategy articulation (6:08)
  • Translating it into operations (12:56)
  • Why ownership is key (14:21)
  • Making it sustainable (17:04)
  • Some potential failure modes (20:01)
  • The importance of “catchball” (21:58)
  • How to measure initiatives (25:21)

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Jessica Bush

Jessica is responsible for the editorial aspects of Gemba Academy’s content, focusing on course materials, podcast production, social media, and other copywriting efforts. An avid advocate of entrepreneurship, Jessica has worked with two technology startups as co-founder and head marketing strategist. Jessica received her BS in Business Administration from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, with a minor in Music.

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