Dan Bruder

Dan Bruder is the CEO of Fusion Dynamics Group, an Instructor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and an Instructor of Strategy and Leadership at Colorado State University’s Executive MBA program. His new book is “The Blendification® System: Activating Potential by Connecting Culture, Strategy, and Execution.” Learn more at https://www.amazon.com/Blendification-System-Activating-Potential-Connecting/dp/036781935X. Or visit www.BlendificationSystem.com.

Articles by Dan Bruder

• 10 simple reasons companies keep failing at strategic execution

  Tuesday, January 19, 2021

  Whenever I hear strategy being discussed, someone invariably says that strategies fail because of poor execution. Other times, people say that execution is more important than strategy. But you could also argue that working hard and efficiently on something that is not part of an overarching plan does not create the best outcomes. If you Google the phrase, "strategies fail because of…," the top answer is "poor implementation." In their book "The Balanced Scorecard," authors David Norton and Robert Kaplan note that 90% of organizations fail to execute their strategies successfully. If 90% of strategic planning fails, is it the plan or the execution of the plan that is poor?

• Why your company’s culture matters — especially in the throes of COVID-19

  Thursday, June 11, 2020

  With the outbreak of COVID-19, organizational culture was tested with a rapid change from working together on-site to working at home. Companies with a strong, intentional culture were able to swiftly implement work-from-home practices since their culture was stronger than the process. On the other hand, organizations with a weak culture struggled with employee productivity and motivation when the surrounding environment changed. In truth, culture is the most important ingredient to success and your company cannot realize its potential without having an intentionally designed, foundational culture. Here are some tips for developing a culture that connects, motivates, challenges, and aligns organizations.