Strategy and organisational capacity: A vital connection

Key Points

• Strategy alone is not enough.
• Strategy must connect to organisational capacity (people, skills, teamwork, trust).
• Key question: Do we have the right people on the bus, in the right seats?

Leaders can assess organisational readiness using a “bus” exercise:

• Draw your organisation as a bus (engine, tyres, baggage, passengers, direction, etc.).
• Reveals current health, alignment, and readiness to execute strategy.
• Balance strategy with capacity: adjust speed, direction, or structure as needed.
• Execution is crucial—avoid endless planning without action.
• Use “Ready, Aim, Fire” (not just “Ready, Aim, Aim…”).
• Quote (Patton): “A good plan executed now is better than a perfect plan next week.”
• Scripture (Exodus 14): God told Moses to move forward.
• Connect strategy with organisational readiness, then take action even if the plan isn’t perfect.