Our point of view

Strategy must be designed to cross the Strategy-Execution Bridge

Strategy succeeds when it is designed with a clear line of sight to execution.

This requires leaders to:

  • Define strategy in terms of observable results, not just aspirations

  • Understand the cause-and-effect logic that connects choices to outcomes

  • Anticipate how strategy will be governed, measured, and discussed


We help leaders design strategy that is clear enough to guide action and robust enough to adapt.

How we design strategy for execution

Applying the Structure lens

Our strategy design work focuses on Structure — how strategic intent is translated into a coherent execution logic.

This includes:

  • Clarifying purpose, outcomes, and strategic results

  • Developing Results Maps that show cause-and-effect relationships

  • Ensuring strategic objectives are measurable without prematurely setting targets

  • Aligning strategic priorities across organisational levels

The outcome is a strategy that people can see, understand, and align to.

Where SEB fits

Structure • Evidence • Behaviour

Design Strategy focuses primarily on Structure — but it is informed by the full SEB (Structure, Evidence, Behaviour) lens.

Even at the strategy design stage, we help leaders consider:

  • Evidence: How will we know whether this strategy is working?

  • Behaviour: What leadership behaviours will this strategy require?

This ensures the strategy is designed with execution realities in mind — not handed over and hoped for.

What clients gain

Organisations that work with us on strategy design gain:

  • Clear, measurable strategic results

  • Shared understanding of strategic priorities

  • A strong foundation for performance measurement and review

  • Reduced execution ambiguity across teams

Most importantly, leaders gain confidence that their strategy can be executed, monitored, and improved.


How this connects to the broader execution system

Design Strategy is one discipline within BSEA Consult’s integrated execution system.

It connects directly to:

  • Manage for Results (Evidence): designing measures that track strategic results

  • Manage Complexities (Behaviour): equipping leaders to navigate tensions that arise during execution

Strategy design does not stand alone. It works as part of a complete execution system.


Typical engagements

Our strategy design engagements may include:

  • Executive strategy design workshops

  • Results Map development and validation

  • Facilitation of strategic alignment sessions

  • Advisory support during strategy refresh or transformation initiatives

Engagements are tailored to context, complexity, and leadership needs.

Ready to design strategy for execution?

If your strategy needs clearer results, stronger alignment, or a more reliable path to execution, let’s talk.

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