Industry structure, capability maturity, strategic options, capital allocation, scenario planning — frameworks that shape strategy.
The Industry Structure Framework provides a structured approach for analyzing industry dynamics, tailored for strategy and operations leads. Use this asset when you need to diagnose industry structure and inform strategic decisions. It includes actionable steps for implementation within the next operating cycle.
The Capability Maturity Framework provides a structured approach for assessing and improving organizational capabilities across various dimensions. It's designed for strategy and operations leads looking to inform decisions on capability maturity within their teams. Utilize this framework to guide actionable steps in the next operating cycle.
A framework for generating strategic options — how to widen the set of real choices beyond the obvious, structure them, and avoid anchoring on a single path before alternatives are tested.
The Investment Case Framework provides a structured approach for creating investment cases, focusing on financial returns, strategic options, and sensitivity analysis. It's designed for strategy and operations leads needing a clear decision-making framework. Use it to guide investment approval processes within the next operating cycle.
The Decision-Quality Framework provides a structured approach for evaluating decision quality across various dimensions. It's designed for operational teams needing a systematic method to enhance decision-making processes. Use this framework to inform decisions effectively within your next operating cycle.
The asset presents a structured Target Operating Model Framework designed for operational teams to apply in their next cycle. It is ideal for strategy and operations leads needing a clear methodology for operating model design across various components. The framework aids in making informed decisions by outlining processes, governance, and performance systems.
The Organisation Design Framework provides a structured approach for operational teams to design their organization effectively. It's ideal for strategy and operations leads looking to implement organizational design decisions quickly. This asset outlines key components, applications, and actionable steps for immediate use in the next operating cycle.
The 90-Day Execution Framework provides a structured approach for operational teams to execute their strategies with discipline and accountability. It's ideal for leaders seeking a clear methodology to guide their next 90-day cycle. This framework outlines key components like WIGs, lead measures, and accountability cadences.
The Benefits Realisation Framework provides a structured approach for tracking benefits from baseline to realised outcomes, ideal for operational teams needing clarity in execution. It outlines key components and application disciplines to support decision-making. Use this framework to enhance accountability and validate financial outcomes in your next operating cycle.
A framework for setting risk appetite and tolerance — how much risk the organisation will take, where, and the thresholds that trigger action — to align risk-taking with strategy.
The Stakeholder Engagement Framework provides a structured approach for operational teams to effectively engage stakeholders. It's designed for strategy and operations leads to apply within their next operating cycle, ensuring alignment and adoption. The asset details components like power, interest, and tailored messaging for practical application.
The Make-Buy-Partner Framework provides a structured approach for making operational decisions regarding in-house production, market purchases, or partnerships. It's designed for strategy and operations leads needing a clear decision-making tool. Use it when facing make-buy-partner choices to enhance clarity and effectiveness in your next operating cycle.
The Vendor Evaluation Framework provides a structured approach for scoring vendors based on capability, cost, and fit. It's designed for operational teams needing a clear decision-making tool during vendor selection. Use this framework when evaluating vendors to ensure a comprehensive assessment within the next operating cycle.
The Pricing Strategy Framework provides a structured approach for determining pricing structures and levels using a four-lens system. It is designed for strategy and operations leads needing a systematic method to inform pricing decisions. This asset can be applied in the next operating cycle for effective decision-making.
The Partnership Evaluation Framework provides a structured approach for assessing potential partnerships, focusing on strategic fit, value capture, operational complexity, counter-party risk, and exit strategies. It's designed for operational teams needing a clear decision-making guide within their next cycle. Use this framework when evaluating partnership opportunities to ensure informed decisions.
The asset presents a structured Capital Allocation Framework designed for operating teams to effectively allocate capital across various business lines and projects. It's particularly useful when a systematic approach is needed for decision-making within the next operating cycle. The framework includes components like strategic fit and risk assessment, ensuring informed capital distribution.
A framework for rationalising a portfolio — scoring initiatives, products, or businesses on value and fit, and deciding what to grow, hold, fix, or exit.
The Risk-Reward Decision Framework provides a structured approach for assessing risk versus reward, ideal for operational teams needing clarity in decision-making. It outlines key components such as stage gates and reversibility, facilitating actionable insights within the next operating cycle. Use this framework to enhance decision quality and traceability in strategic initiatives.
The Scenario Planning Framework provides a structured approach for multi-scenario modeling, designed for operational teams facing material uncertainty in strategic planning. It outlines critical uncertainties, scenarios, and actionable insights for immediate application. Use this framework when a structured decision-making process is needed within the next operating cycle.
A framework for deciding whether to build, buy, or partner for a capability — weighing speed, cost, control, and risk — to choose the right route to acquire what the strategy needs.
The Sourcing Strategy Framework provides a structured approach for operational teams to inform sourcing decisions across category complexity and supplier landscapes. It's ideal for strategy or operations leads needing a clear framework for decision-making. The asset outlines actionable steps for immediate application within the next operating cycle.
The Site Selection Framework provides a structured approach for making location decisions based on cost, talent, market access, and other factors. It's designed for operational teams needing a clear methodology for site selection. Use this framework to guide decisions in the next operating cycle effectively.
