1. Comparing the key dimensions of “corporate”

  strategy vs. “business unit” strategy


  1. Defining and integrating the major dimensions

  of strategy

      - Objectives: short- and long-term targets that define   

        success

      - Mission: the organizational purpose that inspires the 

        every-day efforts of employees

      - Market Priorities: the formula for success in

        attracting and retaining customers

      - Required Capabilities: the internal skills required to  

        out-execute suppliers

      - Values: the ideas and principles that guide behavior  

        and trade-offs


  1. Summarizing the current company strategy on

  each dimension of strategy


  1. Identifying and calibrating key uncertainties

  and risks


  1. Facilitating a strategy “self-assessment” by

  participants of the current business strategy,

  including the most important dimensions for

  improvement


  1. Developing an initial prioritization of key

  (current and new) market initiatives and

  capability-building investments, and an action

  plan for moving forward