Strategy

Some people refer to it as seeing "the big picture." Others talk of the ability to identify opportunities, to discover new directions, to redefine boundaries. However it is described, it all comes down to vision, and specific, practical plans to bring a vision into reality. At A.T. Kearney, we help CEOs create a clear picture of the marketplace and competitors and define their strategic direction.

In a world where companies face industries with widely different characteristics and challenges, choosing the strategy approach becomes one of the most important tasks of the strategy process. To aid with this we have developed a Strategy Chessboard, that along the dimension of "industry uncertainty" and "the company's willingness to shape", outlines the existing strategic schools of thought.

The people of our Strategy and Organization practice work side by side with top management to clarify issues, refine ideas, and give them shape. Our strength comes from the ability to understand things from a broader perspective - to look at industries, trends and uncertainties, at competition and customers, at the organization itself - and then use what we learn to ensure that the future direction can be successfully implemented.

The result of this process is a plan and approach that can help ensure that the company's strategy can be turned into actions and accountabilities. 

To find out more, please read our Executive Agenda article:
Playing on the New Strategy Chessboard

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