to move strategy to action” (pg. 13). Once a health care organization has a strategy,

According to McLaughlin and Olson (2012), “a key component of effective operations is the ability to move strategy to action” (pg. 13).  Once a health care organization has a strategy, it is then necessary to select the accurate assessment tool to implement the strategy. Balance scorecards, strategy maps, and dashboards are three organizational assessment tools that are used frequently to move a strategy into action. McLaughlin, D. B., & Olson, J. R. (2012). (2nd ed.). Chicago, IL: Health Administration Press.