Your progress
0%You've completed 0% of this roadmap. Keep going!
Step 01
Competitive intelligence
5
Competitor analysis frameworkSystematic evaluation of competitors' strategies, strengths, and weaknesses.
Framework details
Systematic evaluation of competitors' strategies, strengths, and weaknesses.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of Competitor analysis framework.
- Apply Competitor analysis framework to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Feeds into
Related frameworks
Porter's Five ForcesAnalyze industry structure and attractiveness: rivalry, new entrants, substitutes, suppliers, buyers.
Framework details
Analyze industry structure and attractiveness: rivalry, new entrants, substitutes, suppliers, buyers.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of Porter's Five Forces.
- Apply Porter's Five Forces to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
Competitor analysis framework
Feeds into
Strategic group mapping visualize competitive positions by grouping firms with similar strategies.
Framework details
visualize competitive positions by grouping firms with similar strategies.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of Strategic group mapping.
- Apply Strategic group mapping to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
Porter's Five Forces
Feeds into
Related frameworks
Market share analysisAssess relative market position and trends to identify growth opportunities.
Framework details
Assess relative market position and trends to identify growth opportunities.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of Market share analysis.
- Apply Market share analysis to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
Strategic group mapping
Feeds into
Related frameworks
Competitive moats frameworkIdentify and strengthen sustainable competitive advantages (network effects, switching costs).
Framework details
Identify and strengthen sustainable competitive advantages (network effects, switching costs).
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of Competitive moats framework.
- Apply Competitive moats framework to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
Market warning analysis
Related frameworks
Step 02
Environmental analysis
5
PESTLE analysisAnalyze Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, and Environmental factors.
Framework details
Analyze Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, and Environmental factors.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of PESTLE analysis.
- Apply PESTLE analysis to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
Competitive moats framework
Feeds into
Related frameworks
SWOT analysisAssess Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats for strategic planning.
Framework details
Assess Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats for strategic planning.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of SWOT analysis.
- Apply SWOT analysis to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
PESTLE analysis
Related frameworks
VRIO frameworkEvaluate internal resources: Value, Rarity, Imitability, Organization.
Framework details
Evaluate internal resources: Value, Rarity, Imitability, Organization.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of VRIO framework.
- Apply VRIO framework to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
SWOT analysis
Related frameworks
Value chain analysisAnalyze primary and support activities to identify sources of value and cost.
Framework details
Analyze primary and support activities to identify sources of value and cost.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of Value chain analysis.
- Apply Value chain analysis to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
VRIO framework
Related frameworks
Stakeholder analysis frameworkIdentify and map stakeholder interests, power, and influence.
Framework details
Identify and map stakeholder interests, power, and influence.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of Stakeholder analysis framework.
- Apply Stakeholder analysis framework to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
Value chain analysis
Related frameworks
Step 03
Strategic options
5
Ansoff MatrixDetermine growth strategy: Market Penetration, Product Development, Market Development, Diversification.
Framework details
Determine growth strategy: Market Penetration, Product Development, Market Development, Diversification.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of Ansoff Matrix.
- Apply Ansoff Matrix to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
Stakeholder analysis framework
Feeds into
Related frameworks
Blue Ocean strategyCreate new market space and make the competition irrelevant.
Framework details
Create new market space and make the competition irrelevant.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of Blue Ocean strategy.
- Apply Blue Ocean strategy to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
Ansoff Matrix
Feeds into
Related frameworks
Bowman's strategy clockAnalyze competitive position based on price and perceived value.
Framework details
Analyze competitive position based on price and perceived value.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of Bowman's strategy clock.
- Apply Bowman's strategy clock to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
Blue Ocean strategy
Related frameworks
Three horizons modelManage innovation: core business (H1), emerging opportunities (H2), future transformation (H3).
Framework details
Manage innovation: core business (H1), emerging opportunities (H2), future transformation (H3).
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of Three horizons model.
- Apply Three horizons model to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
Bowman's strategy clock
Feeds into
Related frameworks
Build-borrow-buy frameworkDecide whether to develop internally, partner, or acquire.
Framework details
Decide whether to develop internally, partner, or acquire.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of Build-borrow-buy framework.
- Apply Build-borrow-buy framework to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
Three horizons model
Related frameworks
Step 04
Performance management
5
Balanced scorecardTranslate strategy into action across Financial, Customer, Internal Process, and Learning & Growth.
Framework details
Translate strategy into action across Financial, Customer, Internal Process, and Learning & Growth.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of Balanced scorecard.
- Apply Balanced scorecard to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
Build-borrow-buy framework
Related frameworks
OKR frameworkSet ambitious Objectives and measurable Key Results to align teams.
Framework details
Set ambitious Objectives and measurable Key Results to align teams.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of OKR framework.
- Apply OKR framework to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
Balanced scorecard
Related frameworks
KPI design frameworkSelect and define meaningful Key Performance Indicators.
Framework details
Select and define meaningful Key Performance Indicators.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of KPI design framework.
- Apply KPI design framework to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
OKR framework
Related frameworks
Strategy mapVisualize cause-and-effect relationships between strategic objectives.
Framework details
Visualize cause-and-effect relationships between strategic objectives.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of Strategy map.
- Apply Strategy map to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
KPI design framework
Related frameworks
Benchmarking frameworkCompare performance against industry best practices and competitors.
Framework details
Compare performance against industry best practices and competitors.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of Benchmarking framework.
- Apply Benchmarking framework to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
Strategy map
Related frameworks
Step 05
Scenario planning
5
Scenario planning matrixDevelop plausible future scenarios based on key uncertainties and drivers.
Framework details
Develop plausible future scenarios based on key uncertainties and drivers.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of Scenario planning matrix.
- Apply Scenario planning matrix to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
Benchmarking framework
Related frameworks
War gaming frameworkSimulate competitive moves and counter-moves to test strategies.
Framework details
Simulate competitive moves and counter-moves to test strategies.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of War gaming framework.
- Apply War gaming framework to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
Scenario planning matrix
Related frameworks
Future casting frameworkProject current trends to anticipate future market states.
Framework details
Project current trends to anticipate future market states.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of Future casting framework.
- Apply Future casting framework to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
War gaming framework
Related frameworks
Pre-mortem analysisAssume failure and work backward to identify potential causes.
Framework details
Assume failure and work backward to identify potential causes.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of Pre-mortem analysis.
- Apply Pre-mortem analysis to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
Future casting framework
Related frameworks
Contingency planning frameworkPrepare actionable plans for specific risk events or scenarios.
Framework details
Prepare actionable plans for specific risk events or scenarios.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of Contingency planning framework.
- Apply Contingency planning framework to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
Pre-mortem analysis
Related frameworks
Step 06
Scenario planning
5
Scenario planning matrixDevelop plausible future scenarios based on key uncertainties and drivers.
Framework details
Develop plausible future scenarios based on key uncertainties and drivers.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of Scenario planning matrix.
- Apply Scenario planning matrix to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
Benchmarking framework
Related frameworks
War gaming frameworkSimulate competitive moves and counter-moves to test strategies.
Framework details
Simulate competitive moves and counter-moves to test strategies.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of War gaming framework.
- Apply War gaming framework to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
Scenario planning matrix
Related frameworks
Future casting frameworkProject current trends to anticipate future market states.
Framework details
Project current trends to anticipate future market states.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of Future casting framework.
- Apply Future casting framework to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
War gaming framework
Related frameworks
Pre-mortem analysisAssume failure and work backward to identify potential causes.
Framework details
Assume failure and work backward to identify potential causes.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of Pre-mortem analysis.
- Apply Pre-mortem analysis to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
Future casting framework
Related frameworks
Contingency planning frameworkPrepare actionable plans for specific risk events or scenarios.
Framework details
Prepare actionable plans for specific risk events or scenarios.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of Contingency planning framework.
- Apply Contingency planning framework to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
Pre-mortem analysis
Related frameworks
Step 07
Strategic alignment
5
McKinsey 7S frameworkAlign Strategy, Structure, Systems, Shared Values, Style, Staff, and Skills.
Framework details
Align Strategy, Structure, Systems, Shared Values, Style, Staff, and Skills.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of McKinsey 7S framework.
- Apply McKinsey 7S framework to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
Contingency planning framework
Related frameworks
Hoshin Kanri matrixCascade strategic goals through the organization (X-Matrix).
Framework details
Cascade strategic goals through the organization (X-Matrix).
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of Hoshin Kanri matrix.
- Apply Hoshin Kanri matrix to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
McKinsey 7S framework
Feeds into
Strategic alignment modelAlign business strategy with IT strategy and infrastructure.
Framework details
Align business strategy with IT strategy and infrastructure.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of Strategic alignment model.
- Apply Strategic alignment model to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
Hoshin Kanri matrix
Related frameworks
Cultural alignment frameworkEnsure organizational culture supports the strategic direction.
Framework details
Ensure organizational culture supports the strategic direction.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of Cultural alignment framework.
- Apply Cultural alignment framework to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
Strategic alignment model
Feeds into
Related frameworks
Change management strategy (Kotter)Lead organizational change to implement strategy effectively.
Framework details
Lead organizational change to implement strategy effectively.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of Change management strategy (Kotter).
- Apply Change management strategy (Kotter) to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
Cultural alignment framework
Related frameworks
Step 08
First principles & strategic thinking
8
First principles thinkingBreak problems down to fundamental truths to build up original solutions.
Framework details
Break problems down to fundamental truths to build up original solutions.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of First principles thinking.
- Apply First principles thinking to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Related frameworks
Five whysUncover root causes by iteratively asking "why".
Framework details
Uncover root causes by iteratively asking "why".
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of Five whys.
- Apply Five whys to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
First principles thinking
Related frameworks
Inversion (Charlie Munger)Avoid failure by thinking backwards from the worst possible outcome.
Framework details
Avoid failure by thinking backwards from the worst possible outcome.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of Inversion (Charlie Munger).
- Apply Inversion (Charlie Munger) to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
Five whys
Related frameworks
Second-order thinkingConsider the long-term consequences of your decisions.
Framework details
Consider the long-term consequences of your decisions.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of Second-order thinking.
- Apply Second-order thinking to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
Inversion (Charlie Munger)
Related frameworks
Occam’s razorChoose the simplest explanation with the fewest assumptions.
Framework details
Choose the simplest explanation with the fewest assumptions.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of Occam’s razor.
- Apply Occam’s razor to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
Second-order thinking
Related frameworks
OODA loop (Boyd)Outmaneuver competitors by cycling through observe, orient, decide, and act.
Framework details
Outmaneuver competitors by cycling through observe, orient, decide, and act.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of OODA loop (Boyd).
- Apply OODA loop (Boyd) to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
Occam’s razor
Related frameworks
Strategic trade-offs frameworkDefine what not to do to create a focused strategy.
Framework details
Define what not to do to create a focused strategy.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of Strategic trade-offs framework.
- Apply Strategic trade-offs framework to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
OODA loop (Boyd)
Related frameworks
North star frameworkAlign the organization around a single critical metric.
Framework details
Align the organization around a single critical metric.
Key takeaways
- Understand the core concepts of North star framework.
- Apply North star framework to growth decisions and prioritization.
- Measure the impact with practical metrics and real-world benchmarks.
Prerequisites
Strategic trade-offs framework
Feeds from
Related frameworks
Skip the manual brainwork
Strategy Console applies these frameworks for you, building validated strategies in hours not weeks.