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

A$)$ a probing assessment of what the organization must do differently and better to execute the strategy with a high degree of proficiency and meet or beat the targeted levels of financial and strategic performance.

B$)$ revising and enhancing the company's core competencies.

C$)$ the establishment of comprehensive employee training programs aimed at speeding the adoption and use of operating practices that will lead to fast strategy implementation and cost$-$efficient performance of key value chain activities.

D$)$ 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 good strategy execution.

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