The Relation between Strategy Formulation and Strategy Implementation

Strategy formulation is positioning forces before the action.

Strategy implementation is managing forces during the action.

Strategy formulation focuses on effectiveness.

Strategy implementation focuses on efficiency.

Strategy formulation is primarily an intellectual process.

Strategy implementation is primarily an operational process.

Strategy formulation requires good intuitive and analytical skills.

Strategy implementation requires special motivation and leadership skills

Strategy formulation requires coordination among a few individuals

Strategy implementation requires combination among many individuals.