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Bridging the Gap: Uniting Strategic Planning and Strategy Execution - Creating Two Sides of the Same Coin
In the world of business, strategic planning and strategy execution are widely viewed as the two foundational pillars of organizational success. Yet while some argue one is more important than the other, the truth is simple: both are equally essential, and both must operate in sync for strategy to become reality. Unfortunately, many organizations unintentionally elevate planning while undervaluing execution. The result? Brilliant strategies that never materialize and ambitio
Dec 3, 20253 min read


Execution Hazards: How Assumptions Shape Risk in Strategy Realization
Strategy Realization is never performed under perfect conditions. Leaders make decisions in an environment defined by incomplete information, evolving circumstances, and imperfect foresight . That means every strategy — no matter how well-designed — is built on a foundation of assumptions . Assumptions are unavoidable. They fill the gaps between what leaders know and what they believe will happen. But they also introduce risk. In Strategy Realization, assumptions shape exec
Dec 1, 20254 min read


Strategy Execution Reinvented: How Ockham’s Razor Sharpens Focus and Accelerates Strategic Outcomes
In a world where leaders face unprecedented complexity, the ability to execute strategy effectively has become a defining competitive advantage. Yet despite the surge of tools, methodologies, dashboards, and operating models, most organizations still struggle with turning strategic intent into strategic outcomes. CEOs, COOs, PMOs, and transformation leaders consistently describe the same challenge: Strategy Execution has become too complicated to execute well. The good news
Dec 1, 20253 min read


Mastering Effective Project Management Strategies
Project management is the backbone of successful strategy execution and organizational transformation. Without a clear, disciplined approach, even the best strategic plans can falter. Over the years, I have observed that mastering effective project management strategies is less about rigid frameworks and more about adaptable, outcome-driven practices. This post outlines practical insights and actionable guidance to help you lead projects that deliver measurable results and su
Nov 26, 20254 min read


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Strategy Realized is not Just a Dream. Too often, organizations invest vast sums of money and time developing strategies that, without...
Oct 13, 20221 min read


Managing the Initiation to Nationwide Deployment for a New Product
Fortune 50 Telecommunications Company Our client needed full lifecycle help with launching a new product. In an on-going, seven-year...
Oct 13, 20221 min read


Application migration of Citrix Server environment due to EOL & age of existing systems
Public Transport Company The Request: Our client engaged NorthStar to provide Citrix/XenApp consulting and engineering services in...
Oct 13, 20221 min read


Planning and Executing a Digital Transformation
Fortune 50 Telecommunications Company The Request: Because of our E-Commerce platforms & operations experience, our client asked...
Oct 13, 20221 min read


Leading the execution of enterprise web accessibility initiative
Fortune 50 Telecommunications Company Confirming website accessibility for people with disabilities is critical and it is the law. For...
Oct 13, 20221 min read


Overhauling project processes to increase transparency, accountability, and maturity
Fortune 50 Telecommunications Company A major subscription television company was facing challenges with their project management...
Oct 13, 20222 min read


Implementing an audit process to increase efficiency in the production of deliverables
Fortune 50 Telecommunications Company NorthStar Solutions Group was selected to improve the contract authoring and audit processes for a...
Oct 13, 20222 min read


Facilitating a content & digital marketing assessment
Top Regional Healthcare System Challenges the Client Faced A large regional healthcare provider requested services from NorthStar...
Oct 13, 20222 min read


Directing service-oriented agile product management through business analysis & product ownership
Fortune 50 Telecommunications Company What was the business challenge? A global media and technology company turned to NorthStar...
Oct 13, 20222 min read


Leading the delivery of 2nd generation mobile self-service
Fortune 50 Telecommunications Company A client asks us to help them deliver a mobile self-service portal A Fortune 50 client chose...
Oct 13, 20222 min read


Analyzing website user behavior from incoming marketing channels
Worldwide Hospitality Corporation A worldwide hospitality company turned to NorthStar to help their marketing leaders make informed...
Oct 12, 20222 min read


Measuring return on investment to extend successful programs and adjust lagging programs
Fortune 50 Telecommunications Company An organizational change challenge A major telecommunications company sought assistance while...
Oct 12, 20222 min read


Improving customer experience for our client’s end users and government regulators
Fortune 50 Telecommunications Company A request to improve customer experience A major telecommunications company sought assistance to...
Oct 12, 20222 min read


Lowering data ingestion cost for our client
Fortune 50 Telecommunications Company NorthStar provided Fortune 50 telecommunications and media company with Big Data and Analytics...
Oct 12, 20222 min read


Advising and leading our client’s IoT platform team planning session
Fortune 50 Telecommunications Company The client's challenge Our client wanted to spin up a new platform to support all of the upstream...
Oct 12, 20222 min read


Saving a multi-million investment with a “one CMS, one site” strategy
Fortune 50 Telecommunications Company The request for help A global media and technology company's Digital Center of Excellence chose...
Oct 12, 20222 min read
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