Book

Building Strategies that Stick

Level5 — March 24, 2026

Over 80% of strategies fail to deliver on their intended goals. The issue isn’t a lack of ambition or analytical rigor – it’s that organizations often treat strategy development and execution as separate challenges when, in reality, they are inseparable.

At Level5 Strategy, we’ve spent nearly twenty-five years helping organizations build strategies that stick. This collection captures shared learnings from across our leadership and consulting teams, drawn from our work with clients across industries who are navigating these very challenges.

Part One explores how to develop the right strategy – how to build a strong foundation, set bold but grounded ambition, prioritize what matters most, and establish the metrics that keep progress on track. Part Two focuses on building enduring commitment – how to align across functions, listen to your people, and lead through the complexity that every strategy inevitably encounters.

These aren’t frameworks to follow blindly. They’re principles we’ve tested, refined, and proven in partnership with our clients, designed to help you identify where your own process may be breaking down and how to strengthen it.