The 3D Approach for Strategy

The 3D Approach for Strategy includes: Diagnose, Decide and Deliver.

Diagnose

Diagnose is about:

• analyze the external environment
• analyze the internal context
• specify key challenges and opportunities
• identify root causes and key insights

There are multiple factors to consider when diagnose, for instance STEEP for macro-environment, Five Forces for industry environment.

Framework for Diagnosing

• STEEP
• Five Forces
• VRIO
• SWOT

Decide

Decide is about:

• generating alternatives
• performing an initial screen
• establishing assumptions and evaluating hypotheses
• confirm choices

Framework for Deciding

• Value Chain Analysis

Deliver

Deliver is about:

• Design the recommended solution
• gain buy-in for recommendation
• plan the implementation
• monitor the execution

The Effective Execution Assess Form

Other Frameworks to Use

• Competitor Analysis
• Financial Performance Analysis
• Root-Cause Analysis
• S-Curve
• Hypothesis Testing
• Segmentation Analysis
• Vertical Integration
• Market Penetration
• Business Model Canvas
• Balanced Scorecard

Framework Comparison