Only 11% of executives believe their current strategy will actually be executed. (Source: Harvard Business Review)
When everything is a top priority, nothing is a priority. As a C-Suite executive, what is your strategic alignment score? How confident are you that ALL your employees and resources are focusing on the right things at the right time?
What is SGAS?
The Strategic Growth Accelerator System (SGAS) is a one-of-a-kind yet proven strategic execution system used for strategic prioritization and alignment based on the balanced scorecard which focuses on 4 strategic pillars: financial performance, customer relationships, internal processes, and learning & growth.
Operationalize Your Strategy
SGAS can now be operationalized by the StratAlign.io app which provides executive teams and functional leaders clear visibility into strategic objectives through:
Powerful dashboards
Strategic deployment matrices
Cascading objectives into KPI metrics
Alignment of programs with top-line directives
Lean Agile 5C Framework
Customer-Centricity
Building customer focus throughout the enterprise
Collaboration
Working together across departments
Coordination
Aligning efforts efficiently
Communication
Clear information sharing
Continuous Improvement
Ongoing optimization
Developed by Gene H. Lee, with 20+ years experience building data-driven, customer-centric organizations at byte, Rakuten, IvyTek, Employers Insurance, and Educon.
Informed Decision-Making
At byte (invisible dental aligners), SGAS prevented a costly Australian expansion by revealing technological limitations unknown to executives. This saved over $2 million and enabled comprehensive customer journey mapping, data pipeline development, and organization-wide KPIs that revived their stalled business initiatives.
Case Study: IvyTek
The Challenge
Shared resources between Client Success and PMO created competing priorities and widespread confusion.
SGAS Implementation
Defined strategic objectives with weighted pillars on quarterly planning cadence.
The Result
Clear priorities for all teams and prevention of shadow operations that caused misalignment.
"For the first time in 8 years, the SGAS system made it clear to everyone what type of work their shared resources should be working on." - John Morales, Director
Case Study: Salucro Healthcare Solutions
Prior to SGAS, Salucro lacked alignment between product strategy and development efforts, with strategic objectives hidden from functional heads.
SGAS enabled a two-phase strategic deployment matrix that created transparency and enabled the lean agile 5C framework throughout the organization.
"SGAS provided full transparency across the organization and enabled collaboration, coordination, communication, and continuous improvement." - Dave S., COO
Case Study: Educon
16%
CSAT Improvement
Customer satisfaction increased from 8.0 to 9.3
$6M
New Revenue
Generated from new certification program
75X
ROI
Revenue multiple from $8,000 pilot
SGAS transformed Educon from a traditional training facility to a career advancement program, creating Korea's most popular government-sponsored certification program with 1,000 annual certifications.
Case Study: National Insurer
A national worker's compensation insurer used SGAS to standardize business processes across 4 US regions. By documenting regional variations through SIPOC process charts and service catalogs, they reduced annual operating costs by $3.3M and saved 10 workflow hours for over 200 employees.
A balanced scorecard (BSC) is a strategic planning and management system used to align business activities to the vision and strategy of an organization, improve internal and external communications, and monitor organizational performance against strategic goals.
The Four Perspectives
Financial Perspective
How the company should appear to shareholders to succeed financially. Includes revenue growth, profit margins, and ROI.
Customer Perspective
The company's value proposition from customers' viewpoint. Metrics include customer satisfaction, retention, and market share.
Internal Processes
Internal processes that excel at satisfying objectives. Covers process efficiencies, quality control, and cycle times.
Learning & Growth
Improvement needs in human capital, IT, and culture. Includes employee satisfaction, training, and innovation.
Strategic Translation
The balanced scorecard framework helps organizations translate strategic objectives into performance measures that provide structure for a strategic measurement and management system. This approach tracks financial outcomes and captures the underlying drivers of those outcomes.
Companies Using The Balanced Scorecard
Technology & Engineering
Apple Inc., Siemens, Philips Electronics
Retail & Consumer Goods
Walmart, Kraft Foods
Travel & Hospitality
Hilton Hotels, British Airways
Energy & Automotive
BP (British Petroleum), Tata Motors
Government
U.S. Department of Energy
The WHY, WHAT, and HOW
The WHY
Vision, mission, and strategies
The WHAT
Strategic initiatives, programs and projects
The HOW
Strategic execution through Lean Agile
When you invest in SGAS, your executive team will align on all three elements. At StratAlign.io, we provide enterprise-level access and training by the Lean Agile Agent to ensure successful execution.
What is Lean Agile?
Lean Agile is a hybrid methodology that combines principles from Lean Manufacturing and Agile Software Development to create a streamlined and efficient approach to managing and executing projects.
Lean Agile Principles
Lean Principles
Eliminating Waste
Continuous Improvement (Kaizen)
Empowering Workers
Delivering Value
Just-In-Time Production
Agile Principles
Iterative Development
Flexibility and Adaptability
Customer Collaboration
Empowered Teams
Delivering Small Increments
The synergy between Lean and Agile creates a methodology effective in environments requiring rapid development cycles, frequent changes, and high-quality output.
Lean Agile Benefits
Improve Efficiency
Eliminate waste and focus on value to streamline processes and reduce unnecessary activities.
Create seamless connection between executive vision and frontline execution, ensuring every team member understands their role in achieving strategic objectives.
Score and Prioritize Work
Implement data-driven decision frameworks that objectively evaluate initiatives based on strategic value, resource requirements, and expected outcomes.
Achieve True Strategy Execution
Transform strategic plans from aspirational documents into tangible results through disciplined implementation using our proven Lean Agile methodology.
Phase 2 Deployment Matrix: Cascade KPIs to Operations through programs and projects
Assign ownership + KPIs
Eliminate shadow ops
Our proven two-phase implementation process ensures seamless integration of SGAS throughout your organization, creating clear alignment from executive vision to operational execution using Lean Agile principles.
What's Included in SGAS
$12K
2 Phase Workshop
Hands-on executive sessions to establish strategic alignment and cascade priorities throughout your organization.
$8K
StratAlign.io App
Annual subscription to our proprietary platform for tracking strategic initiatives, KPIs, and organizational alignment.
$5K
Lean Agile GPT Agent
AI-powered assistant that guides teams through implementation of Lean Agile methodologies.
Most organizations see full alignment within 45 days, with initial results appearing in as little as 2-3 weeks.
Team Involvement
Who needs to participate in the SGAS process?
We recommend involvement from C-suite, department heads, and key managers for maximum alignment, though we tailor participation to your organization's needs.
Integration
How does SGAS work with our existing systems?
SGAS complements your current tools while filling strategic gaps. Our framework integrates seamlessly with existing project management and performance systems.
Is SGAS suitable for small businesses?
Absolutely. We scale our approach based on your organization's size and complexity while maintaining the core alignment principles.
What makes SGAS different from other strategic frameworks?
SGAS uniquely combines Balanced Scorecard methodology with Lean Agile execution, bridging the gap between strategic planning and operational execution.
Our consultants are ready to address your specific questions and challenges.