In devising an action agenda to implement and execute a new or different strategy, the place for managers to start is with

updating and enhancing the company's resources and capabilities.

efforts to deeply implant a corporate culture that mirrors the company's core values and embraces high ethical standards.

a probing assessment of what the organization must do differently and better to execute the strategy proficiently.

hiring, training, and retaining talented managers and employees with suitable skills and intellectual capital.

a comprehensive evaluation of whether existing policies and procedures are adequately strategy$-$supportive and making

whatever changes in policies and procedures are deemed necessary in order to support fast strategy implementation and quick

achievement of performance targets.