Executive Briefing
Leadership at the Speed of Change
Research Findings on Strategy Execution in High-Growth Organizations
The Strategy-Execution Gap
Our research reveals that 70% of strategy execution failures stem from leadership behavioral gaps, not flawed strategic planning. In fast-moving technology environments, traditional leadership development approaches cannot keep pace with the speed of organizational change required for competitive advantage.
Key Research Findings
The Seven Critical Leadership Gaps
Analysis of executive interviews identified seven consistent behavioral patterns that create execution bottlenecks in high-performing organizations.
The Traditional Development Limitation
Current leadership development models average 12-18 months to demonstrate measurable behavioral change—too slow for organizations operating in rapid-change environments.
The 90-Day Activation Model
Field research across 350+ organizations demonstrates that embedded leadership activation can deliver observable behavioral change in 90 days with sustained impact over six months.
Quantified Business Impact
40% improvement in decision velocity
23% increase in competitive win rates
25% improvement in talent retention metrics
Research Methodology
This briefing synthesizes findings from:
- Structured interviews with C-suite executives in technology organizations
- 25 years of field research across 350+ organizations in 55 countries
- Validation against established frameworks in behavioral theory, neuroscience, adult learning methodology, and organizational psychology
- Cross-reference analysis with published research on leadership effectiveness and organizational performance
Executive Summary Includes:
- Diagnostic Framework – Seven leadership behavioral gaps that consistently impact execution
- Implementation Model – 90-day activation methodology with measurable milestones
- Case Study Analysis – Quantified results from enterprise software and SaaS organizations
- Assessment Tool – Leadership Momentum Assessment for organizational evaluation
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About the Research
This briefing was developed by OysterInsight, based on 25 years of leadership development research across global technology organizations. The findings represent patterns observed across high-growth companies facing rapid market change and scaling challenges.
Research Lead: Molly Hughes Wilmer, Principal
