Strategy Execution Software

The strategy execution software
that connects ambition to delivery.

Most organisations have a clear strategy and active programmes. What they lack is a single system connecting the two. StrategyWorks closes that gap: from OKRs at the top to milestones at the bottom, visible in one place.

What it does

What strategy execution software actually does

Strategy execution software provides the connective layer between strategic intent and operational delivery. At its most basic, it answers two questions: is the right work happening, and is it on track to deliver the strategy?

To do this, it needs to hold the full hierarchy in one place: from the vision and strategic priorities set at board level, through the OKRs and KPIs that define success, to the portfolios, programmes and projects meant to deliver it. Without this hierarchy, you have a tool. With it, you have a system.

The best strategy execution software also handles the governance layer: risks, issues, decisions, dependencies, financials and milestones. It does not replace your project management tool. It connects above it, so that everything happening at delivery level is visible to strategy, and every strategic priority is traceable to the work meant to achieve it.

Our customers include

John Lewis Bank of England Christie's BMA Blue Cross Corserv City & Guides SBCI Aberystwyth University Jaguar Land Rover John Lewis Bank of England Christie's BMA Blue Cross Corserv City & Guides SBCI Aberystwyth University Jaguar Land Rover

Strategy execution fails in the gap between planning and delivery

Most organisations do not fail because of a bad strategy. They fail because the strategy never reaches the work. Goals are set at the top. Projects run at the bottom. And in the middle, there is no system connecting them.

Strategy execution software solves this, but most tools solve only half the problem.

OKR tools track goals, not delivery

Pure OKR platforms show you whether your objectives are on track, but not whether the programmes meant to deliver them are actually running. The link between goal and execution is invisible.

Project tools manage tasks, not strategy

Work management platforms like Monday or Asana are excellent at tracking tasks and timelines. But they have no concept of strategic alignment. Projects run without a visible connection to organisational objectives.

Enterprise PPM tools are built for IT, not strategy

Planview and Clarity PPM are powerful but designed for IT portfolio governance, not for connecting board-level strategy to organisational delivery. They are complex, expensive, and slow to implement.

What it does

What strategy execution software actually does

Strategy execution software provides the connective layer between strategic intent and operational delivery. At its most basic, it answers two questions: is the right work happening, and is it on track to deliver the strategy?

To do this, it needs to hold the full hierarchy in one place: from the vision and strategic priorities set at board level, through the OKRs and KPIs that define success, to the portfolios, programmes and projects meant to deliver it. Without this hierarchy, you have a tool. With it, you have a system.

The best strategy execution software also handles the governance layer: risks, issues, decisions, dependencies, financials and milestones. It does not replace your project management tool. It connects above it, so that everything happening at delivery level is visible to strategy, and every strategic priority is traceable to the work meant to achieve it.

Connected execution

Strategy and delivery in a single hierarchy

StrategyWorks builds a connected hierarchy from vision to milestone. Strategic objectives link to OKRs. OKRs link to the strategic initiatives and portfolios that deliver them. Programmes and projects cascade from portfolios. Every level is visible in the same system.

When a project slips, the impact on the OKR it serves is immediately visible. When a strategic priority changes, every connected programme is flagged. Strategy and delivery stop existing in separate systems.

Strategy execution hierarchy in StrategyWorks
Real-time visibility

A single view of strategy at every level

Executives see whether strategic priorities are on track. Portfolio managers see which programmes are at risk. Project leads see how their work connects to the goals it serves. Every stakeholder gets the view relevant to their role, from the same data.

No more strategy updates assembled in PowerPoint. No more disconnected reporting cycles. The single view updates in real time as work progresses.

Strategy execution dashboard showing KPIs and OKRs
Risk and governance

Complete risk management built into the execution hierarchy

StrategyWorks handles risk across the full organisation without limits. Unlimited risks, issues and decisions are supported across all tiers. Both operational and strategic risk are fully covered, with separate registers that cascade through the same hierarchy as your objectives and portfolios.

  • Manage inherent and residual risk with controls tracked against each risk
  • Promote and demote risks between levels as their impact changes
  • Assign full RACI accountability to every risk, issue and decision
  • Build risk mitigating plans alongside strategic execution plans for a single view of risk and delivery
Risk management integrated with strategy execution

How StrategyWorks connects the full hierarchy

Every level of the organisation connects in a single cascade. Strategy and execution become the same conversation.

Vision
Where the organisation is going
Strategic Priorities and OKRs
What success looks like this year, with measurable key results
KPIs and Performance Metrics
The ongoing measures that confirm strategy is working
Strategic Initiatives and Portfolios
The clusters of work organised to deliver each strategic priority
Programmes and Projects
The actual delivery, with financials, milestones, risks and dependencies
Milestones, Tasks and Dependencies
Day-to-day execution, tracked within the strategic context
4.8
out of 5 on G2, rated by strategy and operations teams
Free
OKR tier forever, unlimited users, no credit card required
£0
per-seat fees on any plan, ever
30
day free trial of the full Platform tier
How it compares

StrategyWorks vs. alternative approaches

Most organisations manage strategy and delivery in separate systems. Here is what that costs.

Capability OKR tool + project tool StrategyWorks
Single connected hierarchy (strategy to delivery)
OKRs linked to delivery programmes
Board-ready reporting from live data ✗ (manual assembly)
Risk management integrated with delivery
No per-seat fees on any plan Varies (usually per seat) ✓ Never
Free OKR tier included ✓ Free forever
Built specifically for mid-market organisations Rarely

Straightforward pricing. No per-seat fees.

Every plan includes unlimited users. Pay for what you use, not for who uses it.

OKR
Free forever

Full OKR platform for qualifying organisations. No trial. No expiry.

  • Unlimited users
  • Unlimited OKRs, KPIs and strategic risks
  • Full strategy hierarchy: vision to KPI
  • RACI and accountability
  • Strategy and OKR dashboards
  • Power BI integration (one-time setup fee)
  • Bespoke organisation setup
  • Customised terminology
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Enterprise
Bespoke

For complex organisations needing bespoke deployment, SSO, advanced permissions and dedicated support.

  • Unlimited users
  • Everything in Platform
  • Bespoke SSO (SAML / OIDC)
  • Advanced permissions and org hierarchy
  • Dedicated customer success and SLA
  • Strategy design service included
  • Custom integrations and data migration
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An initiative is any node connected to strategy in the delivery hierarchy: a strategic initiative, portfolio, programme or project. Sub-items (milestones, tasks) are not counted separately.

Frequently asked questions

What is strategy execution software?

Strategy execution software connects an organisation's strategic objectives to the programmes, portfolios and projects that are supposed to deliver them. It provides a single view of whether the work being done today will achieve the strategy set at the top: closing the gap between planning and delivery.

How is StrategyWorks different from other strategy execution software?

Most strategy execution tools manage goals or delivery, not both. StrategyWorks connects the full hierarchy: from vision and OKRs at the top, through strategic initiatives and portfolios, down to programmes, projects and milestones, in a single platform. No other tool at this price point connects OKRs directly to portfolio delivery execution.

Is strategy execution software suitable for mid-market organisations?

StrategyWorks is built specifically for mid-market organisations. It avoids the over-engineering of enterprise PPM tools like Planview and Clarity, and the strategic shallowness of task management tools like Monday and Asana. It provides a connected platform that scales with organisational complexity without per-seat fees.

What does strategy execution software cost?

StrategyWorks offers a free OKR tier with unlimited users, free forever. The full Platform tier, which adds portfolio, programme and project management, priced at £35 per initiative per month, with no per-seat fees on any plan.

Can strategy execution software replace our project management tool?

StrategyWorks operates as the strategic layer above your existing tools. Many organisations use it alongside their project tools, giving leadership a consolidated view of strategy and delivery without displacing what teams already use day-to-day.

What is the difference between strategy execution software and project management software?

Project management software tracks tasks, timelines and budgets within a single project. Strategy execution software connects multiple projects, programmes and portfolios to the strategic objectives they are meant to deliver. The difference is scope: project tools manage delivery. Strategy execution tools connect delivery to strategy.

What is the difference between strategy execution software and OKR software?

OKR software tracks whether strategic goals are being achieved. Strategy execution software connects those goals to the programmes and projects that deliver them. StrategyWorks does both in one platform: OKRs are set at the top and linked directly to the portfolio hierarchy below.

Which organisations use strategy execution software?

Mid-market and enterprise organisations across all sectors use strategy execution software, including financial services, healthcare, professional services, public sector, and technology. StrategyWorks customers include the Bank of England, Christie's, John Lewis, Blue Cross and Jaguar Land Rover.

How does strategy execution software help with board reporting?

Strategy execution software connects the full hierarchy from strategic objectives to delivery programmes, which means board reporting becomes automatic rather than manually assembled. StrategyWorks generates board-ready strategy and portfolio views directly from the connected data model, updated in real time.

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