What separates good leaders from great ones? Strategy. But not just any strategy, the kind crafted by "strategy champions" who think long-term, adapt fast, and execute with intention, according to McKinsey's How Strategy Champions Win by Alejandro Krell, Alex D'Amico, Andy West, Dago Diedrich, and Michael Birshan, with Antoine Montard and Whitney Zimmerman.

Strategy champions gain their edge by being crystal clear on their company's value creation model. They don't just set bold visions, they make them real by aligning the whole organization behind them. These leaders are highly intentional: bold where it counts, disciplined when it matters, and deeply committed to learning from real-world execution. At TechPACT, we believe this same approach can also be applied to building diverse and inclusive teams.

• Long-term value. Ground your strategy in what drives long term sustainable impact, not short-term gains.

• Daily operations. Incorporate your strategy into people, product and processes at every level.

• Tailored tactics. Match your approach to your organization's unique context and challenges.

• Learning mindset. Initiate experimentation, celebrate learning loops and be ruthless about what's working and what's not.

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