The Strategy Skills Podcast: Strategy | Leadership | Critical Thinking | Problem-Solving 467: How to convert insights into strategy maps (Strategy Skills classics)
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Jul 22, 2024 Learn how to convert insights into Strategy Maps to move from consultant to partner. Explore a strategy map for lab market entry in the Southern US, converting insights for effective communication, and using strategy insight maps for discussions with executives.
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Avoid Analysis Paralysis
- Avoid the "trap of too much analysis" by focusing on insights, not just churning out analyses.
- Prioritize generating valuable insights over delivering numerous analyses to showcase value.
Synthesize Insights
- When analyzing data, focus on the overall trend instead of listing individual insights.
- Ask yourself, "What are these insights telling us together?" to reveal the bigger picture.
Create Strategy Insight Maps
- Create a "growth-growth matrix" or "strategy insight map" to visualize key trends.
- Convert complex data into an easy-to-understand matrix to showcase strategic thinking.