Implementation is presented as the greatest challenge for managers. The text identifies four specific barriers to success in a Southern African context: Employees don't understand the strategy.
ZT was now well-positioned to compete in the regional tobacco market, and Kudzai was thrilled with the progress. Siyabonga's strategic plan had helped turn the business around, and he had gained valuable experience in applying strategic concepts in a Southern African context.
: Moving beyond top-down mandates to embrace leadership that considers societal impact. Strategy as "Practice" : Treating strategy as something people rather than something an organization A Local Perspective on Global Challenges
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