4 Disciplines of Execution
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you know what needs to be done, but you're unsure of how to do it? That's where execution disciplines come in. These disciplines teach us the methods to carry out our work plan with the Four Disciplines of Execution, ensuring we reach our important goals without losing sight of our objective. By understanding these four disciplines of execution, we can learn how to implement daily activities that lead us toward achieving our goals. Join me as I relate this important topic to my work in Blended Learning, where I teach Mathematics to Prekindergarten children.
Discipline 1: Focus on the Wildly Important
"Focus on less in order to accomplish more. Start by selecting 1 Wildly Important Goal® (WIG®)"
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My WIG is for 80% of Pre-K class sessions to be held at rotating math stations using blended learning at the designated subject time. based on this
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Discipline 2: Act on the Lead
Measures
Lead measure tells you if you are likely to achieve the goal, requires you to define the daily or weekly measures, the achievement of which will lead to the goal.
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To implement this discipline, I will set weekly goals to achieve significant progress with my students, no matter how small, as long as it is focused on WIG.
​During the weekly planning sessions, the work team should discuss and set a realistic and measurable weekly goal to include in the planning.
Discipline 3: Keep a Compelling Scoreboard
The right kind of scoreboard motivates players to win, is the discipline of engagement, people perform best when they are emotionally engaged; the scoreboard is for the whole team
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MY SCOREBOARD PLAN
Create a positive work environment
Establish and transmit goals clearly and concisely
Communicate the results obtained
Help each other grow professionally
Provide feedback
Give recognition
Discipline 4: Create a Cadence of Accountability
The cadence of accountability is a rhythm of regular and frequent team meetings that focus on the Wildly Important Goal; the secret to Discipline 4, in addition to the weekly cadence, is the commitments that team members create in the meeting.
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During conference times, our team will plan and establish weekly goals for our WIG. Additionally, we can provide feedback on how the class has progressed with implementing Blended Learning and brainstorm ways to enhance the learning experience.
Six Sources Of Influence With 4DX
The Six Sources of Influence and the Four Disciplines of Execution share a common goal: to achieve a set objective by utilizing a range of skills. While the Six Sources focus more on individual planning and the Four Disciplines emphasize teamwork, combining both approaches in a project can yield significant positive outcomes for student learning, which is ultimately the ultimate goal.
In my opinion, the social aspect of the Six Sources of Influence aligns well with The 4 Disciplines of Execution. This is because it involves forming a work team, gathering their opinions, establishing commitments, providing evidence, and maintaining contact with others who support the goal. For me, this includes staying in touch with parents who are also part of my work team, as their support is crucial in achieving our learning objectives.
Upon closer examination of the subjects covered in the Digital Education master's degree program, it becomes clear that they are interconnected and become more comprehensible as the degree progresses.
References
The 4 Disciplines. (n.d.). FranklinCovey. https://www.franklincovey.com/the-4-disciplines/
Readingraphics. (2019, January 17). Book Summary - The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals. Readingraphics. https://readingraphics.com/book-summary-the-4-disciplines-of-execution/
Pérez, O. (n.d.). 7 consejos para motivar a tu equipo de trabajo. Blog.peoplenext.com. https://blog.peoplenext.com/7-consejos-para-motivar-a-tu-equipo-de-trabajo
Successful By Design. (2021). The 4 Disciplines of Execution Summary & Review (Chris McChesney) - ANIMATED 2021. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFCq87OdBeM
Covey, S., McChesney, C., & Huling, J. (2012). The 4 disciplines of execution: Achieving your wildly important goals. Simon and Schuster.