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Part 1: The 4 Disciplines of Execution
Discipline 1: Focus on the Wildly Important
Discipline 2: Act on Lead Measures
Discipline 3: Keep a Compelling Scoreboard
Discipline 4: Create a Cadence of Accountability
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Part 1
Execution is hard because of the “whirlwind”—your daily work. The 4DX model helps you achieve breakthrough results amidst the whirlwind.
Prioritize fewer goals. Choose 1–2 WIGs (Wildly Important Goals) that will move the needle. Focus brings clarity and energy.
Lag measures show results (e.g., revenue). Lead measures predict success and are within your control (e.g., calls made, workouts done). Measure what moves the WIG.
People engage more when they know the score. A simple, visual scoreboard fuels motivation and ownership.
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Part 2: Installing 4DX in Your Team
Becoming Great at Execution:
Install the disciplines in sequence. It’s a process of shifting culture, not a quick fix.
Rollout Strategy:
Roll out 4DX in waves—train, coach, and support teams. Leadership involvement is key.
Keeping It Alive:
Avoid backsliding. Reinforce the disciplines with consistency and leadership reinforcement.
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Part 3: Installing 4DX in the Organization
From Teams to Organization:
Align team WIGs with organizational goals. This creates synergy and scale.
Leveraging Leadership:
Senior leaders model the 4DX disciplines. Their buy-in determines organization-wide success.
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4DX = Focus + Leverage + Engagement + Accountability.
Simple, but not easy. Master the process, and you master execution.
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4DX: Execution fails not for lack of strategy, but lack of discipline. 4DX installs the habits to close that gap—consistently. Here’s a sharp, chapter-by-chapter summary of The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, and Jim Huling:
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