The 7 Features of Better Strategy

  1. Clarity: A good strategy must have a clear and concise understanding of the problem it is trying to solve or the opportunity it is trying to seize.
  2. Simplicity: A good strategy must have a simple and straightforward approach that can be easily understood and executed.
  3. Coherence: A good strategy must have a coherent set of actions and decisions that are aligned and support each other.
  4. Focus: A good strategy must identify clear choices and actions necessary to achieve success, with an underlying logic of why you think it will work.
  5. Adaptability: A good strategy must be flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances and new information.
  6. Innovation: A good strategy must contain a creative element to create advantage and differentiation.
  7. Action-Oriented: A good strategy must be action-oriented, translating goals into specific, concrete, high-impact actions that can be taken, and will deliver the greatest results.
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