What It Takes to Improve Strategy Execution in Kenya's SACCO Sector: Insights from Heads of Department

Abstract

The main purpose of this study was to discover what it takes to improve strategy execution in Deposit Taking SACCOs in Kenya. This is on the backdrop that execution of strategy remains a major challenge in many organizations. The study surveyed 143 heads of department from the 164 licensed DT-SACCOs in Kenya. The study concludes that a focus on the leadership, involvement of all stakeholders and effective communicatiuon would significantly improve strategy execution. The insights from this study present scholars and practitioners in strategic management, policy makers, and the leadership in SACCOs with valuable recommendations on how to improve strategy execution. The main recommendation being that leaders must take up full responsibility of putting strategy into action.