In today’s dynamic business environment, leaders are under pressure to deliver more with less while navigating AI disruption, tool sprawl, and geopolitical uncertainty. Dean Swan, Vice President and General Manager of monday.com in APJ, argues that the organisations that thrive are those that can move strategy out of the boardroom and into everyday execution. From adopting AI as a practical enabler to simplifying priorities and embedding transparency, Swan highlights three defining behaviours of modern leadership: speed, ownership, and adaptability. Frameworks like Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) play a crucial role, not just in tracking outcomes but in creating alignment, sparking ambition, and connecting strategy directly to frontline work across industries.
From Vision to Velocity: How Modern Leaders Turn Strategy into Execution
Swan believes the most successful leaders are those willing to simplify, adapt, and act. Rather than chasing dozens of competing priorities, they focus on a handful of high-impact goals, ensure clear accountability, and empower teams to experiment and evolve. With AI now stepping into the role of digital teammate — automating routine tasks, surfacing risks earlier, and enabling faster decision-making — leaders can shift their attention to strategy, creativity, and meaningful outcomes. For Swan, execution isn’t the afterthought of strategy; it is the engine that transforms vision into velocity.
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