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Goals, Objectives, KPIs, Targets, Initiatives and Actions

How to use goals, objectives, KPIs, targets and initiatives to ensure your business strategy is crystal-clear, action-oriented, gets done and delivers results?

Master Porter's 5-Forces analysis: a guide with template and example

Learn the essentials of Porter's 5 Forces Analysis, including tips, examples, and a free template to enhance your strategic planning.

The Strategy House - everything you need to know (with template)

The "Strategy House" simplifies strategic planning by aligning mission, themes, goals, and values for easy communication and cohesive execution.

How to do PESTEL Analysis (with examples, template and AI)

Master PESTEL analysis with our in-depth guide. Identify external factors impacting your business and strategise effectively.

27 Best Strategic Planning Tools for 2025

With so many strategic planning tools out there, it can seem confusing. We list 27 key tools, and break them down to help you make sense of them.

Differentiate your business - the Strategy Canvas (example + template)

Unlock the secrets of competitive differentiation with the Blue Ocean Strategy Canvas guide. Visualize and craft unique strategies that set your business apart.

Using McKinsey 7S for alignment, strengths & weaknesses

How to use the McKinsey 7S framework to assess strategic alignment, strengths and weaknesses. Includes template and specific questions to ask within each S.

Examples of Strategy Canvases

The Strategy Canvas shows how an organisation can carve out a unique position in the market, free of the ravages of competition.

How to do a SWOT Analysis: with Examples, a Template and AI

Discover the enduring power of SWOT analysis for business strategy with StratNavApp.com's comprehensive guide.

The Business Model Canvas: the definitive article with template

Discover how the Business Model Canvas helps businesses design and improve their strategies by breaking down operations into nine essential building blocks.

Examples of PESTEL Analyses

Draw inspiration from examples of PESTEL Analyses for well-known organisations like Uber, Apple, Starbucks and Amazon.

Our cookie and tracking policy

StratNavApp’s Cookie Policy explains how we use essential and optional cookies, including analytics and marketing tools, with user consent.

How to use StratNavApp.com

Discover how to harness StratNavApp.com for effective strategy development and execution, ensuring your business strategy is dynamic and collaborative.

Setting Strategic Goals

Discover effective goal-setting techniques to drive your business strategy forward, including articulation, the Balanced Scorecard and TOWS.

Add content with the Bookmarklet

Easily link web content to your StratNavApp.com projects using our Bookmarklet for enhanced analysis and collaboration.

Create high-quality strategy plans in Microsoft Word

Select which components of your strategy plan to export to a beautifully formatted Microsoft Word document which you can then email, print or archive.

Understanding the 3 Horizons model (with template)

The 3 Horizons model can help you to achieve the right balance between pragmatic and visionary thinking in your strategy.

Understanding Competitive Factors

Learn how to identify and leverage competitive factors—criteria customers use to choose between offerings—to gain a strategic edge in your market.

Creating a Strategy Scorecard on StratNavApp.com

Master business strategy execution with StratNavApp.com. Learn how to create an effective Strategy Scorecard for better goal and KPI tracking.

14 Proven Tips to Master Your SWOT Analysis

Discover 14 actionable techniques to enhance your SWOT analysis and drive strategic success in 2025.🎯

Doing strategic analysis with StratNavApp.com

Learn how to use StratNavApp.com to start your strategy from the basis of a sound strategic analysis.

The Goal/Initiative Matrix

The Goal/Initiative Matrix shows which of your strategic initiatives support which of your strategic goals. It can be used for prioritising and spotting gaps.

Working with StratML in StratNavApp.com

What is StratML and what are the four ways of working with StratML in StratNavApp.com

The Balanced Scorecard (with template and AI)

StratNavApp.com uses the balanced scorecard as a framework for organising goals that highlights their different natures and the relationships between them.

Streamline Your Project Management with Personal Calendar and Actions

Discover how StratNavApp.com's Personal Calendar and Personal Actions can transform your project management efficiency. Simplify your workflow today!

Setting your strategic direction with StratNavApp.com

Learn how to define your organisation's vision, mission, values, goals, objectives, KPIs, and targets to set a clear strategic direction.

Automate your strategy with StratNavApp.com's APIs

The StratNavApp.com APIs allow you to connect your other systems to read and write data to and from StratNavApp.com

Using the File Vault and SharePoint integration

Upload and/or link supporting documents, like research reports, and link them directly to your strategy content.

Calendar integration

Whether you use Microsoft Outlook, Google Calendar, or any other calendar programme, you have options to sync this with StratNavApp.com.

StratChat 11 November 2020: Metaphors and Business Strategy

Unlock the role of metaphors in business strategy: simplifying concepts, shaping perceptions, and enhancing strategic storytelling.

The BCG Matrix

Get the most out of your strategic portfolio of products or services with The Boston Consulting Group Matrix (BCG Matrix).

Turning your strategy into action

Planning your strategy execution with StratNavApp.com.

The Customer Value Map

What is Customer Value Map and how can you use it to document and explore what each customer segment needs and how your strategy gives it to them

Mastering Strategic Thinking: The Key to Long-Term Business Success

Discover the art of strategic thinking for business with insights on vision, analysis, adaptability, and execution. Elevate your thinking for success.

Formatted text entry

Learn how to format the detailed content in your strategy to enhance its clarity and impact.

Scenario Planning: A Practical Guide for Navigating Uncertainty

No-one can predict the future. But you can use StratNavApp.com to anticipate multiple plausible futures and build your strategy around them.

Are your strategic insights insightful?

Strategic insights are a foundation of good strategy. But are yours insightful? Find out how to ensure they are.

StratChat 27 August 2020: Business Model Canvas

Unveil the power of the Business Model Canvas in this #StratChat review. Ideal for strategists and innovators.

StratChat 19 November 2020: Storytelling and business strategy

Discover the power of storytelling in business strategy with StratNavApp.com. Learn effective techniques to engage and inspire your team.

The Enhanced Business Model Canvas

The Enhanced Business Model Canvas is an alternative version of the Business Model Canvas which places greater emphasis on the operating model elements.

How StratNavApp.com's Autosave protects your work

Discover how StratNavApp's Autosave feature safeguards your strategic work, preventing data loss and enhancing collaboration for worry-free productivity.

CRM integrations

Power your strategic Stakeholder Engagement by integrating StratNavApp.com with your CRM (Hubspot or ActiveCampaign).

Introducing the Strategy Board

The Strategy Board provides the framework on which every strategy is built. It brings together all four phases of the strategy development and execution cycle.

Maximising Strategic Impact with KPIs: A Guide

Learn how to define, implement, and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to align your business activities with strategic goals effectively.

Lessons for Business Strategy from Lao Tzu

Explore timeless wisdom for modern strategy with our in-depth analysis of Lao Tzu's teachings. Discover how ancient philosophy enhances business strategy today.

Unlocking the Power of Strategic Initiatives for Business Success

Unlock the power of strategic initiatives to drive your business forward. Explore key insights and practical tips for effective implementation and tracking.

The Lean Canvas

The Lean Canvas is a version of the Business Model Canvas aimed at startups that are still in the early idea stage.

The Power of Strategy: Unleashing Growth Through Effective Meetings

What are the different types of strategy meetings and workshops, when should you use each one, and how can you ensure they are successful?

#StratChat 11 Feb 2021: Operating Models

What is an operating model and what role does it play in business strategy?

How #StratBot works for you

Our revolutionary #StratBot AI Agent works tirelessly behind the scenes to help you develop and execute your business strategies.

Mission and Vision Statements

Great strategies start with a compelling mission, a clear and inspiring vision, or both. Learn more.

What is StratNavApp and why should you use it?

StratNavApp.com is the collaborative tool for business strategy development and execution. Start improving your strategic decision making today.

Downloading Images from StratNavApp.com

Learn how to quickly download images of most strategy models for seamless integration into your business presentations and documents.

The current state of business strategy development and execution

See the results of our survey on the current state of business strategy development and execution.

Searching StratNavApp.com

Discover how to search effectively on StratNavApp.com. Learn to navigate projects, articles, and ideas seamlessly with our easy-to-use search tools.

Strategy is a collaborative exercise

Share your StratNavApp.com projects with your team for greater collaboration and better results.

Mastering Strategic Oversight with the Initiative Status Report

Stay on top of all of your Strategic Initiatives with the Initiative Status Report: streamline decision-making and keep your strategies on track.

Manage Stakeholders from LinkedIn with our Bookmarklet

Easily navigate to Stakeholder's pages, or create new ones, from their LinkedIn profile, and copy the profile pictures and LinkedIn IDs.

The RAID Log

Explore the RAID Log's role in effective strategy development and execution. Understand how Risks, Actions, Issues, and Decisions drive success.

The disadvantages of using simple templates for business strategy

Most organisations manage their strategies using simple templates. However, there are many disadvantages to this approach.

StratChat 5 November 2020: Creativity in Business Strategy

It's hard to differentiate yourself without coming up with a new and novel strategy. But just how do you go about doing this?

Unlocking Business Insights: Understanding Strategic KPI Correlations

Discover how understanding correlations between performance indicators can transform your strategic business decisions.

StratChat 10 September 2020: Design Thinking and Business Strategy

What is Design Thinking and how does it relate to Business Strategy?

StratChat 24 September 2020: The fractal nature of business strategy

What does business strategy have to do with those curious fractal images? Join us to find out.

StratChat 8 October 2020: Efficiency and business strategy

Explore the balance between efficiency and resilience in business strategy, and learn how to optimise operations without compromising organisational robustness.

eBook - Strategic Learning

Get the most out of StratNavApp.com by downloading and reading the free companion eBook.

How to customise your Microsoft Word reports

How to customise your Microsoft Word reports to match your brand or to include boilerplate text.

Jobs-to-be-Done

What is Jobs-to-be-done, what do you use it for and where can you capture it in StratNavApp.com?

StratChat 1 October 2020: Antifragile business strategies

Learn how to develop business strategies that not only withstand crises but also grow stronger from them, embracing antifragility in uncertain times.

Locked fields

Learn how StratNavApp locks fields during updates to prevent users from overwriting each other's changes. Understand how to resolve common issues.

Pareto Analysis

Use Pareto Analysis to discover where the value comes from in a business.

StratChat 3 September 2020: Why strategies don't get executed

Sometimes, even the most well-formulated business strategies don't get executed. What are some of the main causes of this?

StratChat 20 August: KPIs

Why they are so important, and why they are so hard?

Creating and linking actions to other elements of your strategy

Discover how linking actions to strategy enhances execution efficiency. Learn practical tips for effective strategy implementation with StratNavApp.com.

Using Meetings

In most organisations, meetings play an important role in developing and executing strategy. So, naturally, you can manage them right here in StratNavApp.com.

StratChat 7 January 2021: The Commander's Intent

The Commander's Intent is part of US Marine Corps doctrine. What can it teach us about business strategy?

The StratNavApp Meta-Model

Understand the key entities and relationships in StratNavApp.com's Meta-Model to build integrated strategies from analysis to execution.

Formatting KPI number output

StratNavApp.com allows you to format numeric outputs of KPIs in a way that makes most sense to you and your colleagues/clients.

Ensure your grammar and spelling are spot on

Integrate Grammarly into StratNavApp.com to ensure your grammar and spelling are spot on and your strategy is communicated clearly.

StratChat 3 December 2020 Fake News and Fallacies

Strategies rely on evidence. But evidence can easily go wrong. We talked about some common mistakes people make, what causes them, and what you can do about it.

Get ready for business planning season

Tired of the same old results from your business planning season? Here's how you can transform your planning process and set your business up for success!

Planning for growth with Ansoff's Matrix

Ansoff's Matrix helps you understand and plan for different types of growth.

StratChat 10 December 2020: Organisational Lifecycles

What are organisational lifecycles and how do they inform our approach to business strategy?

Adding Stakeholders to your Strategy

How to add Stakeholders to your strategy to ensure responsibilities and accountabilities are clear and can be managed.

How to link competitors to competitor categories

How to link a competitor/organisation to a competitor category / generic group in StratNavApp.com for easier analysis

Gmail and G Suite email Integration

Gmail or G Suite users can send a search for emails to or from Person stakeholders directly from StratNavApp.com.

StratChat 13 August 2020: "Business Strategy in a time of Crisis"

An unattributed summary of our first StratChat virtual networking event for business strategists.

Getting value from committees in business strategy

Discover how to use committees for effective business strategy development and execution. Learn types, benefits, and StratNavApp.com's tools for success.

About Insights

Insights are a core unit of analysis and typically appear on the SWOT, McKinsey 7S, PESTEL and 5 Forces models and/or attached to other records in the system.

StratChat 26 November 2020: Evidence

Strategies without evidence are just wishful thinking. Join us as we get to the bottom of the role of evidence in business strategy.

Personas

Explore the role of customer personas in business strategy with StratNavApp.com. Learn to create personas for enhanced customer insights and success.

Types of evidence and where to find it

A business strategy based on clear evidence is more likely to be accepted, believed, supported and executed than one which is based on opinion and supposition.

Deadlines in Business Strategy: Why They Matter & How to Set Them

Discover how deadlines shape business success. Learn to set realistic deadlines that drive results and keep your strategy on track.

Keeping your stakeholders in the loop

Discover how stakeholders influence business strategy. Learn key roles, engagement practices, and their impact on success at StratNavApp.com.

Collaborating across time zones

Discover how StratNavApp streamlines global collaboration across various time zones, enhancing strategy execution and team coordination effortlessly.

What is Strategic Planning and why does it matter?

Learn what strategic planning is, its key components, and how to execute it effectively. Discover tools and processes for success.

Mastering Portfolio Analysis with BCG and Pareto Analysis

Explore the essentials of Portfolio Analysis with our concise guide. Learn how BCG and Pareto Analysis can revolutionise your business strategy.

StratChat 14 December 2021: Transparency in Business Strategy

Discover how embracing transparency in your organisation fosters accountability, trust, and improved strategic outcomes.

StratChat 18 February 2021: Who is the customer?

Why do so many people find this basic question so hard to answer? We looked at some of the challenges.

Mastering Strategic Growth: Where to Play and How to Win

Master strategic growth by choosing where to play and how to win. Learn practical steps to achieve sustainable success.

Data Retention

Our policies for data retention.

Email Preferences at StratNavApp: How to Stay Updated.

Stay updated about your business strategies. Learn how StratNavApp uses email to keep you informed, manage your preferences, and stay connected.

StratChat 21 January 2021: Scenario Planning

Explore how scenario planning can help your organisation navigate uncertainty by anticipating multiple futures and developing robust strategies.

Working with processes

Processes are a fundamental building block of operating models, and therefore a key factor in strategy development and execution.

A Comprehensive Guide to Effective Competitor Analysis

Unlock competitive insights with StratNavApp's guide on Competitor Analysis. Learn practical steps to identify, assess, and outmanoeuvre rivals.

The StratTech Revolution: How technology is revolutionising strategy

Discover how technology is transforming business strategy development and execution, making processes better, faster and more efficient.

How to plan a strategy consulting engagement with StratNavApp.com

Learn how to use StratNavApp.com to get your strategy consulting projects off on the right footing with tips for collaboration to achieve your goals.

StratNavApp.com browser Bookmarklets

Boost your productivity with StratNavApp.com bookmarklets! Instantly capture insights, manage stakeholders, and add content seamlessly.

7 strategies for surviving a recession and coming out even stronger

Recession is an inevitable phase of the economic cycle. With the right strategies, it can be an opportunity, not a burden.

Analysing Product and/or Service Portfolios

Learn how to analyse your product or service portfolio using the BCG Matrix and Pareto Analysis. Optimise your strategy with data-driven insights.

Organisations

Organisations are an important Stakeholder group within StratNavApp.com. Learn more about them and their uses.

Corporate shared values

What are corporate values and how do they support your business strategy? Do you know what the 20 most common corporate values are?

International date formats in StratNavApp.com

Discover how StratNavApp.com accommodates various global date formats, ensuring seamless international collaboration. Customise your settings for usability.

Harnessing the Power of the Strategy Alternative Matrix (SAM) (with template)

How to use the Strategy Alternative Matrix (SAM) for discovering the best strategy framework alternative or making choices between alternatives of any type

Groups (of stakeholders)

Groups are collections of stakeholders (people and/or organisations).

Strategy drivers of business success

Discover the key findings from our January 2022 survey on business strategy practices. Learn insights to refine your strategic approach.

The A-Z of Business Strategy

Do you know your key strategy terms? Check our handy list.

The benefits of using StratNavApp.com

There are lots of ways to develop and execute business strategy. So why should you use StratNavApp.com?

A fitness tracker for your business

Business strategies often fade as fast as New Year's fitness goals. But there is a better way, with StratNavApp.com as the fitness tracker for your strategy.

How long should your strategy be?

Explore the ideal length for your strategy documents to ensure clarity and impact, with expert insights from StratNavApp.com.

The RASCI framework

The RASCI framework allows you to categorise the roles stakeholders can plan on goals, initiatives and actions.

Mastering Strategy Implementation: Overcoming Common Pitfalls

Learn how to avoid common pitfalls in strategy implementation. Discover practical tips to align goals, allocate resources, and drive success.

Do you need a second brain for business strategy?

StratNavApp.com is the perfect second brain for business strategy development and execution

Using Zapier to automate KPI measurements to your Strategy Scorecard

Discover how integrating Zapier with StratNavApp.com can revolutionize your KPI tracking and reporting, making strategy execution seamless.

How to balance Creativity and Analysis in Business Strategy

Discover how combining creativity and analysis can drive strategic success. Learn practical tips for blending these crucial skills in your business strategy.

What is strategy?

Strategy is a term which is frequently misused and abused. What does it really mean and what are some popular misconceptions about it?

The power of simplicity: Keeping your strategy simple

Discover key tips for simplifying complex business strategies in this concise article. Streamline your strategic approach effectively.

Manage Stakeholders by email with our Bookmarklet

Link directly to your Stakeholders from your web-based email or CRM client

Start your business with StratNavApp.com

Maximise your startup's potential with StratNavApp.com's proven 3-phase approach. From pre-launch planning to post-launch growth, we guide every step.

Projecting the costs of your strategic initiatives

Discover the key to unlocking your company's financial future with our expert guide on financial projecting. Learn essential tips and strategies today.

How Your Feedback Shapes the Future of StratNavApp

Your feedback is key to improving StratNavApp. Learn how we gather, prioritise, and act on your suggestions to refine our strategy tools.

#StratChat 12 January 2023: Mergers and Acquisitions

A summary of our #StratChat conversation about Mergers and Acquisitions.

The problem with books about strategy

There are many excellent books about strategy. They all have one problem. Find out how StratNavApp.com solves it.

Mastering Business Strategies: Building a Roadmap to Success

Explore the transformative power of business strategies in steering organizations towards success.

Introduction to StratNavApp.com (especially for startups)

This introductory video, aimed especially at startups, will introduce you to the platform and give you the confidence to try it for yourself.

Adding pictures to stakeholders

Add pictures to stakeholder records in StratNavApp to personalise strategy execution and improve stakeholder engagement across your organisation.

What #StratNavi can do for you

Discover how #StratNavi, the AI chatbot in StratNavApp.com, helps you navigate strategy development with instant answers and guidance.

Working with Projects in StratNavApp.com

Learn how to work with Projects in StratNavApp.com

Examples of SWOT analyses

Discover practical SWOT analysis examples across various industries to guide your strategic planning. Enhance decision-making with real-world insights.

What is business strategy development and execution?

And why is it important? A business strategy provides a blueprint of what a business needs to do to succeed in a changing and uncertain future.

🎲 Unleashing the Power of Gamification in Business Strategy! 🚀

Sustain enthusiasm for your business strategy using the power of gamification, particularly where enthusiasm starts to fade as execution gets real.

Working with Insights and Insight-based models

Learn how Insights work behind the scenes to make the SWOT, McKinsey 7S, Porter 5 Forces and PESTEL models work.

Lite Mode for Startups

Early-stage startup? Lite Mode is designed especially for you. Collaborate to validate your idea, and switch to Full Mode whenever you're ready.

Using StratNavApp.com as your To-Do list

Discover how to transform your to-do list into a strategic action plan with our latest blog. Boost productivity and achieve your goals more effectively.

Embracing AI in Strategy: Beyond the Argumentum ad Machinam

Explore how AI tools, beyond spell checks and fact-finding, are revolutionizing content (including strategy!) creation and enhancing the value of written work.

What to do if something goes wrong or you need support

Our support team is always ready to help.

Unlocking the Power of Evidence-Based Strategies

Discover how evidence-based strategy enhances business success. Learn to make data-driven decisions for strategic planning and execution.

Value Chain Analysis

Porter's Value Chain Analysis helps you to identify and analyse the processes by which an organisation creates value.

Using the Gantt chart view

The Gantt chart view shows a familiar timeline of your strategic initiatives.

Navigating the Future: Strategic Planning for Business Success

Discover how to navigate the future of business strategy with insights and tools from StratNavApp.com. Stay ahead of the curve and drive success.

What is a business strategy consultant?

Discover the key roles and benefits of a business strategy consultant. Learn how they drive success and growth in your organisation.

Why do so many strategies fail to get implemented?

Discover key reasons why strategies fail and practical tips to avoid common pitfalls. Learn how to steer your business towards success.

Transforming Strategy Development and Execution for Remote Work

Discover how StratNavApp.com transforms remote strategy development and execution, ensuring continuous, collaborative, and effective strategic planning.

Instructions for 12 Ronnies Launch Strategists

Instructions for Launch Controllers using StratNavApp.com for developing Launch Plans for Founders as part of the 12 Ronnies Launch Control programme

Unlock the power of OKRs with StratNavApp.com

Discover the power of OKRs in driving strategic alignment and performance. Learn how to implement effective OKRs with StratNavApp.com.

Generating Strategy Reports from StratNavApp.com

Generate strategy reports with StratNavApp.com in HTML, Microsoft Word, or StratML formats to enhance collaboration and track performance effectively.

Worked examples using StratNavApp.com

Links to worked examples using StratNavApp.com

How to run effective Strategy Meetings

Learn how to run effective strategy meetings with tips on setting objectives, encouraging participation, and driving accountability to achieve your goals.

In Defence of SWOT Analysis: a Tool for Strategic Success

Discover how to use SWOT analysis effectively. Learn how to turn this common tool into a powerful strategy driver.

The role of Critical Thinking in Business Strategy

Why is critical thinking vital to effective business strategy development and execution?

10 Cognitive Biases That Can Derail Your Business Strategy

Learn how 10 common cognitive biases impact strategic decision-making and discover practical tips to mitigate their effects.

Questions about you and how you use StratNavApp.com

Find out how and why we sometimes ask you questions about you and how you use the system.

How secure is my data on StratNavApp?

Discover how StratNavApp secures your data with encrypted storage, multi-factor authentication, and controlled collaboration access.

How KPIs Bring Your Strategy to Life

Learn how KPIs connect your strategy to measurable outcomes. Discover how to set, track, and optimise KPIs for strategic success.

Simplified Navigation

A quick run-down of StratNavApp.com's menu navigation structure

Quick wins in business strategy: tips and traps

Explore the benefits and pitfalls of quick wins in business strategy, and learn how to avoid local optimisation at the expense of the whole.

How to Build a Business Strategy for an SME: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to create a simple, actionable business strategy for your SME using proven frameworks, goal-setting methods, and execution tracking.

Types of Evidence for Better Business Strategy Decisions

Discover the key types of evidence used in business strategy decisions and how to combine them for more informed, impactful outcomes.

10 Logical Fallacies to Avoid in Business Strategy

Learn how 10 common logical fallacies can undermine business strategy. Recognise and overcome flawed reasoning for smarter decision-making.

Should your Strategy be Comprehensive?

Discover whether your strategy should be comprehensive. Learn how to balance focus and breadth to create a clear, adaptable, and effective strategy.

How to avoid Hobson's Choice in Business Strategy

Discover how to avoid Hobson's Choice in business strategy by generating real, viable options that ensure meaningful decision-making.

Multi-Factor Authentication with StratNavApp

StratNavApp offers multi-factor authentication (MFA) for extra security. Discover how to protect your business strategy with this robust feature.

Why You Should Start Your Strategy with a PESTEL Analysis

Start your business strategy with a PESTEL analysis to assess external factors and build a strong foundation for SWOT and strategic planning.

How AI Will Transform Business Strategy in the Near Future

Discover how AI and ML are transforming business strategy, enabling predictive analytics, hyper-personalisation, and data-driven decision-making.

Upgrading your StratNavApp plan

Learn how to seamlessly upgrade, downgrade or cancel your StratNavApp.com subscription to elevate your strategy development and execution.

What is Strategy Consulting?

Discover what strategy consulting is, its key functions, and why businesses rely on strategy consultants to drive growth and success.

Strategy isn't difficult, it's just a lot of work

Discover why strategy isn’t as difficult as it seems, but requires significant work. Learn practical steps to simplify strategy development on StratNavApp.com.

How to Develop a Marketing Strategy When There’s No Business Strategy

Struggling to build a marketing strategy without a business strategy? Learn 6 practical steps to bring clarity, alignment, and success.

How Governance Tools in StratNavApp Ensure Your Strategy’s Success

Ensure successful strategy execution with StratNavApp.com's governance tools, including scorecards, status reports, RAID logs, and meeting management features.

Getting Started With StratNavApp Video Series

Learn how to use StratNavApp with 'Getting Started' videos with The Sixsess Consultancy. Perfect for mastering strategy development and execution with AI.

Insource vs Outsource: a strategic perspective

Discover real-life examples of what businesses should outsource vs keep in-house to maintain competitive advantage and focus on their core differentiators.

Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Strategic Planning: A Practical Guide

Avoid common strategic planning pitfalls like unclear goals, lack of accountability, and weak stakeholder buy-in. Learn how StratNavApp keeps teams on track.

Project Roles

Understand the different levels of access a user have have to a project in StratNavApp.com

Strategic Planning Software for SMEs: The Key to Sustainable Growth

Discover how strategic planning software empowers SMEs to streamline strategy development, enhance collaboration, and drive sustainable growth.

The Strategy 🠜 Bottleneck 🠜 Aspiration Triad: A Simple Guide

Learn how the Strategy Triad—Aspirations, Bottlenecks, and Strategy—can improve decision-making. Coming soon to StratNavApp.com!

The Difference Between Strategic Initiatives and Client Projects

Discover the difference between strategic initiatives and client projects. Learn how to balance them and why it's vital for business growth.

How to Prioritise Your Thinking for Better Decisions

Make smarter decisions by focusing on what truly matters. Learn how to prioritise your thinking for better outcomes in life and business (a framework).

How to Grow Your Business: Proven Strategies for Success

Grow your business with strategies like reducing churn, boosting loyalty, and driving repeat sales. Retention is more cost-effective than acquisition.

The Lifecycle of Strategy Initiatives and the Execution Funnel

Effectively manage your strategic initiatives from inception to completion using StratNavApp.com's Initiatives Funnel.

Business Strategy as Applied Microeconomics

Business strategy is applied microeconomics—market structures, pricing, game theory, and resource allocation drive smarter strategic decisions.

Using numbers in your strategy

Enhance decision-making with precise numerical insights using StratNavApp.com's tools for KPIs, financials, and market analysis.

Using StratNavApp.com to Teach Strategic Management

Learn how StratNavApp.com supports teaching strategic management through hands-on tools, collaboration, and AI-driven insights.

How to Cut Costs Without Stifling Innovation

Learn how to cut costs strategically without stifling innovation. Discover data-driven cost optimisation techniques to maximise efficiency and growth.

What's the difference between SWOT and PESTEL analysis?

Understand the key differences between SWOT and PESTEL analysis, and how each can support strategic planning across internal and external business factors.

The Best Business Model Canvas Tool for Startups

Discover why StratNavApp.com is the top choice for startups building and evolving their business model with strategy built in.

Running Online Strategy Workshops with StratNavApp.com

Run effective online strategy workshops with StratNavApp.com. Explore key features, best practices, and collaboration tools for better strategic planning.

Why StratNavApp.com Is the Best Strategy Software for Consultants

Discover why StratNavApp.com is the best strategy software for consultants—integrating tools, AI, and collaboration in one powerful platform.

Business Strategy Insights: Unlocking Success - Watch Now

Discover how to develop and execute a successful business strategy. Watch this insightful video on effective planning and execution.

How does StratNavApp aid strategic planning and execution?

Discover how StratNavApp streamlines strategic planning and execution with collaborative tools for analysis, goal setting, planning and performance tracking.

#StratChat: AI, Blind Spots, and the Future of Strategy Consulting

Explore how AI is reshaping strategy consulting, the risks of blind spots, and how consultants can stay competitive. Learn key takeaways from #StratChat.

What is strategy about?

Strategy is about anticipating the future, focusing efforts, aligning teams, and achieving measurable results. Learn how here.

SWOT Analysis: Why It's Still a Strategic Power Tool

SWOT analysis is simple, powerful, and often overlooked. Watch this video to see why it deserves a place in your strategy toolkit.

Using different languages in StratNavApp.com

Learn how to use different languages in StratNavApp.com. You can create strategy content in any language and set #stratBot to use British or American English.

Has Business Strategy Already Been Solved?

Have we already uncovered the best ways to compete, grow, and win in the market? Lessons from sports.

Best AI-powered meeting management software

Discover the best meeting management software with AI summaries, action tracking, and seamless collaboration built into StratNavApp.com.

The Biggest Risk in Digital Transformation? Moving Too Slow

Digital transformation is essential, but hesitation can cost you. Learn how to execute a structured strategy, mitigate risks, and stay ahead of the competition.

Is AI Better Than a Human? Only Strategy Can Tell You

AI isn't perfect—but that's not the point. Learn how strategy helps define whether it's better than human judgment.

Why Good Strategies Go Bad—and What You Can Do About It

Discover why strategies lose impact over time, and learn practical steps to keep your business strategy dynamic, aligned and effective.

Scaling Your Business Without Losing Control

Scaling a business is tough in today's competitive landscape. Learn how to execute strategies flawlessly and drive real growth with StratNavApp.com

Scaling Your Consulting Practice with StratNavApp.com

Scale your consulting practice with StratNavApp.com—streamline operations, enhance client outcomes, and drive repeat business efficiently.

Strategy Needs More Than Ambition: Why Insight is the Real Starting Point

Strategy grounded in insight leads to impact. Learn why starting with insight, not just ambition, transforms business strategies.

Is your organisation customer-centric or just customer-focused?

Explore the key differences between customer-focused and customer-centric organisations, and learn how to align your strategy around the customer.

Empower your strategy meetings with automatic AI transcripts

StratNavApp.com integrates Read.ai transcripts to automate strategy meeting minutes, actions, and decisions—saving time and boosting accountability.

How to Use StratNavApp.com to Win Consulting Clients: Preparing for the First Client Meeting

Prepare for first client meetings with StratNavApp: research, plan, and ask smart questions to win consulting clients confidently.

AI, Automation, and the Future of Work: What Business Leaders Must Prepare For

Discover how AI and automation are reshaping the future of work—and how your business can adapt and thrive in this new reality.

Debunking the Myth: Can Evidence from the Past Inform Strategy?

Discover how leveraging historical data can enhance strategic planning by identifying trends, mitigating risks, and informing future business decisions.

Innovation Timing: How to Tell if You're Too Early, Too Late, or Right On Time

Master the art of innovation timing. Learn how to avoid common mistakes and position your business to ride the next wave of success.

Making Space for Strategy: Why a Little “Inefficiency” Goes a Long Way

Strategic thinking needs time and space to thrive. Learn how embracing "inefficiency" helps drive long-term business success.

The Hidden Risks of Ignoring Data in Strategic Decision-Making

Learn how data-driven strategy separates winners from losers. Discover lessons from Netflix, Blockbuster, and how to future-proof your business.

How to Avoid Missing the Next Big Thing in Business

Discover how to spot the next big business trend before it explodes. Learn from real-world misses and sharpen your strategic foresight.

Why Disruption Favours the Outsider—And How to Think Like One

Discover why outsiders drive disruption and how you can adopt their mindset to future-proof your business strategy.

On-screen AI tips and recommendations

Discover how StratNavApp's on-screen AI tips, strategic recommendations, and helpful popups help you to develop and execute better business strategies.

Reasons to think strategically

Explore diverse scenarios where strategic thinking is crucial—from job interviews to business pivots—and learn how StratNavApp.com can assist you.

#StratChat: Strategy in the Age of Open Ecosystems

Explore how open ecosystems are reshaping strategy—blurring boundaries, increasing collaboration, and challenging the value of traditional secrecy.

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Master Porter's 5-Forces analysis: a guide with template and example

The Strategy House - everything you need to know (with template)

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27 Best Strategic Planning Tools for 2025

Differentiate your business - the Strategy Canvas (example + template)

Using McKinsey 7S for alignment, strengths & weaknesses

Examples of Strategy Canvases

How to do a SWOT Analysis: with Examples, a Template and AI

The Business Model Canvas: the definitive article with template

Examples of PESTEL Analyses

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How to use StratNavApp.com

Setting Strategic Goals

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Create high-quality strategy plans in Microsoft Word

Understanding the 3 Horizons model (with template)

Understanding Competitive Factors

Creating a Strategy Scorecard on StratNavApp.com

14 Proven Tips to Master Your SWOT Analysis

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The Goal/Initiative Matrix

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The Balanced Scorecard (with template and AI)

Streamline Your Project Management with Personal Calendar and Actions

Setting your strategic direction with StratNavApp.com

Automate your strategy with StratNavApp.com's APIs

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Calendar integration

StratChat 11 November 2020: Metaphors and Business Strategy

The BCG Matrix

Turning your strategy into action

The Customer Value Map

Mastering Strategic Thinking: The Key to Long-Term Business Success

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Scenario Planning: A Practical Guide for Navigating Uncertainty

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StratChat 27 August 2020: Business Model Canvas

StratChat 19 November 2020: Storytelling and business strategy

The Enhanced Business Model Canvas

How StratNavApp.com's Autosave protects your work

CRM integrations

Introducing the Strategy Board

Maximising Strategic Impact with KPIs: A Guide

Lessons for Business Strategy from Lao Tzu

Unlocking the Power of Strategic Initiatives for Business Success

The Lean Canvas

The Power of Strategy: Unleashing Growth Through Effective Meetings

#StratChat 11 Feb 2021: Operating Models

How #StratBot works for you

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What is StratNavApp and why should you use it?

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The current state of business strategy development and execution

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Strategy is a collaborative exercise

Mastering Strategic Oversight with the Initiative Status Report

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The RAID Log

The disadvantages of using simple templates for business strategy

StratChat 5 November 2020: Creativity in Business Strategy

Unlocking Business Insights: Understanding Strategic KPI Correlations

StratChat 10 September 2020: Design Thinking and Business Strategy

StratChat 24 September 2020: The fractal nature of business strategy

StratChat 8 October 2020: Efficiency and business strategy

eBook - Strategic Learning

How to customise your Microsoft Word reports

Jobs-to-be-Done

StratChat 1 October 2020: Antifragile business strategies

Locked fields

Pareto Analysis

StratChat 3 September 2020: Why strategies don't get executed

StratChat 20 August: KPIs

Creating and linking actions to other elements of your strategy

Using Meetings

StratChat 7 January 2021: The Commander's Intent

The StratNavApp Meta-Model

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