(Another) 3 Point Framework for Strategy

Written By Wendy-Lynn

I was working with a client last week who is preparing for Google strategy questions, and we discussed a framwork that is essentially a modification of strategy frameworks from the top consulting firms. Hence, the rule of three here shouldn’t be a surprise.

It this case, the three are:

  • The Company

  • The Competitors

  • The Macro Environment

This should be seen as a lose framework, NOT a strict one. That said, let’s dive in.

The Company

  • Mission/Vision

  • Strengths

  • Weaknesses

  • Culture

  • Recent successes (or fumbles)

  • Core User Base

The Competition

  • Foothold

  • Weaknesses

  • Blindspots

  • Core User Base

The Macro Environment

  • User Trends

  • Regulators

  • Cultural Issues

The Macro Environment can be a bit of a catch-all. Don’t get hung up on economics, use it as a mental model to talk about issues outside the company's control as well as a chance to talk about user trends. Different case prompts will find you using this bucket differently

Wendy-Lynn https://intrico.io
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