Definition

To actually execute or put into practice something that previously existed only in PowerPoint slides and strategic planning documents. It's the moment when corporate strategy meets reality and discovers that theory and practice are two very different things. The gap between 'we decided to implement this' and 'we successfully implemented this' is where consultants make their living.

Example Usage

The team spent six months planning the new CRM system and six more months trying to implement it while everyone complained about the old system they suddenly loved.

Source: Common business and project management terminology

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