What is SIA ?
How SIA helps my organisation forward
The Strategy-Into-Action (SIA) methodology is a straightforward, step-by-step approach that simplifies the translation of strategic plans into effective actions without requiring complex processes. This method is designed to foster clear communication, enhance accountability, and promote a shift from top-down to inclusive, team-based management, addressing key execution challenges directly.
The manual for action
The real work only starts after you have developed your strategy!
The SIA manual is structured as a practical guide, not just another book on strategy. It is designed to be used as a daily tool for implementing strategy effectively.
The manual consists of three main parts:
There’s no need to read this book from cover to cover like a novel.
Although reading it in its entirety is, of course, advisable, the real aim is to use it as a day-to-day GUIDE for implementing your strategy.
Basic conditions for success
There are some crucial basics that are needed to start and some 'critical sucess factors' that will determine the outcome.
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The foundation that will keep the fire burning:
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potential;
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capabilities;
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passion;
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agility;
The 6 critical success factors:
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secure clarity about the vision, mission, values and long-term strategic objectives;
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orchestrate leadership and teamwork;
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create a climate of entrepreneurship and ownership;
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work with a ‘rolling’ planning cycle;
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monitor proactively with lead KPIs - scorecards;
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secure customer focus;
The SIA cycle
Kick-off workshop
Working out projects & actions
Target setting
Developing scorecards
Monitoring, learning & improving
Roll-out SEP
Practical toolbox
A third part of the manual has a set of tools that are ready to use to manage the whole SIA transformation.
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SIA performance Scan & Readiness test
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Complexity & Portfolio Management – Tail-Trap tool
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Risk and Obstacles Management
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Lead-KPIs & Scorecards
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Customer Focus and Segmentation
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Dynamic ‘Roadmapping’ & Target Setting
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Sources of Growth Management
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External Benchmarking & ‘Foresigthing’