How to bridge the gap between IT consulting and execution.

I’ve always found the gap between IT consulting and execution to be one of the toughest challenges. Last year, we hired a consulting firm to help us strategize a new digital solution. They gave us fantastic ideas, but when it came time to actually build the system, we struggled to find a team that could align with their recommendations. The whole process took longer than expected because of miscommunication. Have you faced anything similar? How do you make sure the strategy and execution stay connected?