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Want to learn how to do a SWOT analysis for better strategic planning? Check out our NEW STORY FORMAT APPROACH. Use our modern approach to SWOT analysis by taking the standard Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats and putting them into a story format. The standard SWOT Analysis has major limitations - it's internally focused and typically doesn't create the business insights need to drive results. This method will help create better engagement with leadership and provides a clearer picture of how to achieve strategic objectives. In Part 1, we tear down the classic SWOT tool, and rebuild it using a SWOT Analysis of Amazon and it's competition with Walmart. Part 2 is the SWOT Fusion Matrix Approach, focused on developing actionable insights from SWOT, and you can check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGpjkTL2wEw For the templates and examples in this video, access to other strategy tools and frameworks, or even just to get answers to questions like what is the difference between tactics and strategy, check out http://www.StrategyKiln.com. Business review summary, SWOT for business, What is SWOT definitions and examples. SWOT template for FREE.

What is a TOWS analysis? TOWS is an advanced tool designed to create strategic insight that focuses on leveraging external insights to build strategies for the future. A standard SWOT is best for collecting dust, and lacks actionable next steps. The TOWS, or SWOT Fusion Matrix, brings more analytical rigor to your SWOT so you can expose the reality of your situation, see where you have the capabilities to execute, and tackle threats and weaknesses head on. You can get the free template examples form this video featuring Amazon here: http://www.StrategyKiln.com. This video builds on Part 1, Modern SWOT in Story Format, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k37_M0oT04k Best SWOT version, best swot analysis, TOWS for business, What is TOWS, definitions and examples. TOWS template for FREE.

How do I build out the structure of my strategy? Here you'll learn the GOST framework for bringing Goals, Objectives, Strategies, and Tactics together. In Part 1 of this two part series, we explore what each of these components are and how the work together in theory and practice. We provide an in depth strategies vs. tactics example that will make the distinction clearer than ever before. Once we've defined the framework, we'll use Part II to explore its application using Amazon as an example. Head to https://www.strategykiln.com/downloads to get the GOST strategic planning framework slides, along with plenty of other resources for strategic thinking and activation.

An in depth Blue Ocean strategy example featuring Tesla. We'll give you a high level summary and discuss principles like blue vs. red oceans, uncontested market space and give you an AWESOME strategy canvas example. You can download the strategy canvas template and slides (including the four action framework) over at http://www.StrategyKiln.com. Let's make the competition irrelevant! 0:00 Intro 0:54 Review of Blue Ocean Strategy concepts 3:30 The four action framework 4:18 Tesla strategy canvas example and template 10:58 Enduring understanding

Are you still in the dark about what it means to be a strategic thinker? That's why we're handing over a framework for strategic thinking, on one page, so you can finally get it. Strategic thinking in business is perhaps the most crucial skill a leader and manager can have. But let's admit it, we can all do better. It may sound amorphous, but thinking about thinking is critical here. Download the one page framework, OCCAM's Strategy Razor, at www.StrategyKiln.com. There's other great content on strategy to download there as well, including all the slides (and more) you'll see in this video. Please leave comments and provide feedback and I'll respond! You'll get an overview for why the concept of strategy is difficult to grasp when you rely on ancient definitions from the old sages like Michale Porter. We'll move into how a strategic thinking mindset is more important than any definition, and we'll outline the behaviors, traits, and tools to build those strategic muscles. Spoiler alert: asking questions is a big part of strategic thinking. What's happening? What are the critical factors fo the situation? How to I combine this with my corporate mission and strategy? Get your mind asking questions like this, and you're on your way. The tool is intended to inform daily strategic thinking as well as annual planning. Yes, it is just like a Swiss army knife for strategy. Now you're getting it :) If you're extra motivated, head to StrategyKiln.com where you can download all the slides (plus more) from the video. Print out the framework and hang it on the wall in place of that lame motivational poster up there now. Huge strategic upgrade. 0:00 Why is strategy so difficult to define? 4:37 Strategic Thinking Framework on one page 12:56 Our simple definition of strategy 13:24 Profile of a strategic thinker