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Current Trends & Strategy

Strategy Smarts: Winning the Game of Implementation

Monday, March 2, 2026
10:00am - 11:30am CT
Credit(s): 1.5

Despite millions spent annually on strategic planning, the majority of strategies fail at the point of implementation. In this lively, game show–style session, leaders will go head-to-head sharing their experience in real-time and providing expert perspectives on the challenges, myths and proven practices of bringing strategy to life. Our host will lead a dynamic competition where four distinguished panelists tackle provocative scenarios, bust common myths and reveal critical success factors for strategy implementation excellence. Using rapid-fire rounds, audience voting and interactive case examples, attendees will explore how leadership behaviors, organizational culture and operational discipline must align to close the strategy-execution gap. By the end of this session, you will not only understand why strategies often fail but also be armed with actionable insights to champion implementation within your own organization.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the key leadership behaviors that distinguish successful strategy implementation from failed attempts.
  • Debunk common myths and assumptions that undermine execution efforts in healthcare organizations.