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The kernel of a strategy contains three elements: 1. A diagnosis that defines or explains the nature of the challenge. A good diagnosis simplifies the often overwhelming complexity of reality by identifying certain aspects of the situation as critical. 2. A guiding policy for dealing with the challenge. This is an overall approach chosen to cope with or overcome the obstacles identified in the diagnosis. 3. A set of coherent actions that are designed to carry out the guiding policy. These are steps that are coordinated with one another to work together in accomplishing the guiding policy.
Good Strategy/Bad Strategy
Richard Rumelt
Don't worry about outcomes over outputs when your outputs are saddled with dependencies, silos, lack of instrumentation, drag, committees, politics, etc. It is like worrying about having a great lunch when you are completely constipated. Great outcomes take output (in a culture where you follow up on your bets). John Cutler
Map out the steps each actor has to take for anyone to get value from the solution. Be specific. What does each actor need to do in order for someone to get value from the solution?
Continuous Discovery Habits
Teresa Torres
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