strategy-execution gap

[/ˈstrætədʒi ɪɡˈzɛkyəʃən ɡæp/]
nounpl: strategy-execution gaps
lacuna entre estratégia e execução
1. The difference between what an organization plans to do (its strategy) and what it actually accomplishes or implements in practice
The company's strategy-execution gap prevented them from achieving their ambitious growth targets despite having a well-designed plan.
A lacuna entre estratégia e execução impediu que a empresa alcançasse suas metas ambiciosas de crescimento, apesar de ter um plano bem elaborado.
2. The failure or difficulty in translating strategic objectives into operational results due to implementation challenges, poor communication, or resource constraints
Many organizations struggle with a strategy-execution gap due to misalignment between departments and unclear accountability.
Muitas organizações enfrentam a lacuna entre estratégia e execução devido ao desalinhamento entre departamentos e falta de clareza nas responsabilidades.
This term is prevalent in modern business management discourse in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian corporate environments, it reflects a significant concern in organizations attempting to adopt international best practices and strategic management methodologies. The concept gained prominence with the rise of management consulting and business school education. In the USA, it's a fundamental concern in organizational performance and is frequently addressed in strategic management literature, leadership training, and corporate transformation initiatives.
NYC Slang
the gap between the talk and the walk
Synonyms / Sinônimos
implementation gapexecution shortfallstrategy-implementation gapperformance gapdelivery gap
Antonyms / Antônimos
strategic alignmentexecution excellenceoperational efficiency

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lacuna entre estratégia e execução
Most common and formal business terminology used in corporate environments
São Paulo
gap estratégia-execução
Direct anglicism commonly used in corporate and consultancy sectors; increasingly adopted in major business hubs
Rio de Janeiro
distância entre o planejado e o realizado
More descriptive, less technical variant used in some business contexts
Portugal
hiato entre estratégia e execução
Formal European Portuguese variant; 'hiato' preferred over 'lacuna' in some contexts

Related Words

strategic planningoperational executionperformance managementorganizational alignmentchange managementaccountability

Related Idioms & Phrases

talk the talk but not walk the walk
the rubber meets the road
easier said than done
from planning to doing
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