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A strong vision is essential, but vision alone does not deliver results. Contracting and acquisition leaders must bridge the gap between strategy and execution to ensure that organizational goals are met. This session explores how contracting professionals can turn high-level vision into practical action, connecting mission objectives with daily acquisition activities.
Participants will examine proven approaches to aligning strategy with execution, including setting measurable goals, translating priorities into actionable plans, and managing performance against outcomes. The session will highlight real-world acquisition challenges where vision and execution often diverge, offering practical tools to keep teams aligned, accountable, and focused on delivering results. Attendees will leave with strategies to integrate strategic thinking into their contracting roles, ensuring that both the “big picture” and the day-to-day work move forward in harmony.
Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the importance of connecting organizational vision with day-to-day acquisition execution.
- Identify methods to translate strategic objectives into measurable, actionable contracting goals.
- Apply leadership practices that drive accountability, alignment, and performance in acquisition teams.
- Develop practical approaches to close the gap between planning and execution in the contracting environment.
Intended Audience: Contracting professionals, managers, and acquisition leaders who want to strengthen their ability to align strategy with execution and drive results that support mission success.
Presenter: Christopher Lally: An Independent Executive Director of the Maxwell Leadership Team and the Founder of Lally Coaching & Consulting. As a Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach, Speaker, and Trainer, he equips executives and teams with the tools to lead with influence, communicate with impact, and achieve lasting growth.
CMBOK Competencies: A.5 Vision; 1.6 Team Dynamics
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