Most failed annual plans share one root cause: too many bets.
When leadership spreads resources across every possible path to growth, execution fragments and accountability fades.
SBI’s research shows that high-performing leadership teams narrow their focus early. They create a shared view of where growth will come from, evaluate tradeoffs objectively, and align the organization around a few high-impact bets that define success for the year ahead.
Hedging is not a growth strategy.
Focus wins. Alignment accelerates. Discipline delivers results.
The guide outlines a proven approach to help CEOs and their teams: