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352: Corporate strategy analysis process (Strategy Skills classics)

Jun 5, 2023
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ADVICE

Run A Full-Day Strategy Workshop

  • Do run a full-day workshop to walk executives through the analysis rather than just handing them a report.
  • Make executives articulate the strategy in their own words so they can defend and implement it.
INSIGHT

Analysis Validates Rather Than Replaces Logic

  • Testing hypotheses is a check on your logic, not likely to overturn a sound strategic logic.
  • Use analysis to validate and surface issues, but accept that core logic often remains unimpeachable.
ANECDOTE

Elite Firm Reputation Isn’t Enough

  • Michael recounts that elite firm names carry less sway than expected with eminent executives.
  • Executives need to connect pieces themselves to defend and motivate implementation.
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