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EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 42 MIN

Strategy Without Execution Is Just Wishful Thinking: How to Build & Actually Deliver a Winning Plan

from Discover Your Mad Skills: Unbarred Conversations

Most organisations don’t fail because they lack ideas.They fail because their strategy never gets executed.In this episode of Discover Your Mad Skills, Cam Welsh sits down with Rocco Matteo, founder of E3 Consulting (Envision. Engage. Execute.), to unpack what strategy really means—and why 70% of strategic plans never get implemented.With 30 years of senior leadership experience across retail, food, cosmetics, construction, and hardware, Rocco breaks down:Why strategy is not just an action planHow vague vision statements kill executionThe role culture and values play in real performanceWhy people and technology matter more than budgetsHow to turn strategy into ownership, accountability, and resultsIf you’ve ever said “We have a strategy, but nothing’s changing”, this episode is for you.Perfect for:Entrepreneurs, executives, consultants, MBA students, case competitors, and anyone responsible for turning ideas into results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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