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What 1,000 U.S. Workers Reveal About Why Strategy Breaks Down and How Leaders Fix It
A national research study uncovering the hidden execution gaps costing companies margin, momentum, and talent — and the 80/20 principles leaders use to restore focus and improve execution.
Most organizations believe their strategy is clear, their culture is healthy, and their teams are aligned.
The data says otherwise.
Based on a nationwide survey of 1,000 U.S. employees, this research exposes where execution breaks down, even in companies that appear stable on the surface.
BEFORE LOOKING AT THE DATA
It’s important to understand what breaks down inside organizations.
When teams can’t see the numbers, don’t understand the mission, and aren’t clear on priorities, focus disappears, and execution stalls.
80/20 works when organizations are aligned around what creates the most value. But alignment requires visibility.
Without shared clarity, even the best strategy breaks down.
ONE KEY FINDING:
Data Access Is Blocking Execution
One of the clearest execution risks uncovered in the research is limited access to performance data.
What the Data Shows:
70% of employees cannot access data tied to strategic goals
57% lack access to data relevant to their role or department
Only 26% describe their organization as highly data-driven
The full report explores additional findings related to engagement, leadership credibility, and execution risk.
Who This Research Is For
This research helps leaders answer one critical question:
Can our teams see the data that defines success — and do they understand how their work supports the mission?
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