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STRATEGY MAP

It is intended for ambitious companies that want to move from their current stage to a professionally and systematically managed organization with good financial results.

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STAGES OF COOPERATION PROCESS
The Growing Pains® Strategic Planning Process
  • The approach to building a Strategy Map is fundamentally different. It is based on the Organizational Development Pyramid® structure, which serves as the strategic lens for the methodology.
  • It allows for a quick diagnosis of the organization’s “maturity” level – 72 hours!
  • The planning process focuses not only on “markets” and “products” but also on planning the development of infrastructure (resources, operating systems, management systems, and organizational culture) needed to build sustainable organizational success.

This means that the strategic planning process is a comprehensive “Strategic process for planning organizational development”.

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What will you get thanks to the strategy map?
  1. We will conduct an audit of your organization using Growing Pains® tools
  2. We will engage and train your managers (30 hours of training and workshops using dedicated canvases and worksheets).
  3. We will design a strategic development plan for your company (an individual Organizational Development Pyramid® – a link between the business foundation and strategic goals).
  4. We will define STRATEGIC INITIATIVES aimed at increasing revenue, profitability, and competitiveness (roles, time, key tasks, and KPIs for 12-18 months).
  5. We will lay the foundation for building the actual RESPONSIBILITY OF UNITS AND TEAMS contributing to the common goal.
  6. We will enable employees to develop STRATEGIC THINKING SKILLS (all team members will receive books by Prof. E. Flamholtz and practical know-how on applying the Growing Pains® methodology).
  7. We guarantee the participation of experienced managers throughout the cooperation period.
STAGES OF COOPERATION PROCESS

From engaging employees to tangible results

Workshop "0"

Every company we work with operates differently. That’s why we always start the project with a “0” workshop. The result of the workshop is a detailed project plan discussed and agreed upon with the client, including the composition of the team and its role, task division and schedule, quality policy and others.

All members of the client’s team receive free copies of the book “Growing Pains: The Art of Scaling Up” during the workshop. The “0” workshop also provides an opportunity to verify the fit of the consultants at a very early stage of the cooperation.

We work in stages and in a hybrid manner.

First stage

The project is divided into three stages. The first stage is a strategic audit of the company and an analysis of the competitive environment. In this phase of the project, we act as analysts and get to know the company, dive into the data, and form hypotheses. We work in a hybrid mode – on-site with the client and online.

The areas of our work include:

  • Assessment of Growth Barriers
  • Analysis of Business Model Architecture
  • Synthesis of Competitive Environment

Second stage

This stage focuses on designing the individual Organizational Development Pyramid®. First, we approve the Business Foundation with the management, as it will be the foundation for the construction of the “target” organization. 

The audit findings develop the awareness of the advisors regarding the client’s organization maturity level, and the client’s team becomes familiar with the Growing Pains® tools. The knowledge asymmetry disappears. We become one (large) team ready for strategic workshops. During the workshops, we work together on the organization’s development plan for 3-5 years. We use a dedicated process, work cards, and canvases during the workshop.

Areas of our work include::

  • Validation of Business Foundation
  • Warsztaty strategiczne z kadrą zarządzającą
  • Strategic workshops with the management team
  • Designing strategic goals
  • Preparation for operationalization

Third stage

This is managing the implementation of the agreed strategy. We support clients in three models of cooperation – from managing the entire project portfolio (PMO), through expert-specialist work, to the role of Interim Manager.

Our experience from successfully completing over 3000 projects indicates the very high usefulness of an external advisor in the effective operationalization of the strategy.

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  • What is the Strategy Map?

    The Strategy Map is a complete company development plan that combines the company’s business foundations with strategic goals, schedule, priorities and roles. It is a tool that helps an organization define and implement its development strategy.

  • What benefits can be achieved with the Strategy Map?

    The benefits of using the Strategy Map include: auditing the organization using Growing Pains® tools, engaging and training managers, designing a strategic development plan, defining strategic initiatives, building the responsibility of individuals and teams, developing employees’ strategic thinking skills and supporting experienced managers throughout the entire period team work.

  • How is the process of implementing the Strategy Map going?

    The process of implementing the Strategy Map begins with the “0” workshop, which aims to discuss and establish a detailed project plan, team composition, division of tasks, schedule and other aspects. Then the project is divided into three stages: strategic audit and analysis of the competitive environment, designing the individual Pyramid of Organizational Development® and managing the implementation of the strategy. During these stages, analytical work and group work sessions are conducted.

  • What areas are covered by the Strategy Map?

    During the implementation of the Strategy Map, work is being done on the assessment of Growth Barriers, the assessment of Organizational Effectiveness, the analysis of the business model architecture and the synthesis of the competitive environment. Then, an individual Pyramid of Organizational Development® is designed, strategic workshops with the management staff are held, strategic goals are designed and preparations are made for the operationalization of the strategy.

  • What are the models of cooperation in the third stage, i.e. managing the implementation of the strategy?

    In the third stage, i.e. managing the implementation of the strategy, we support clients in three models of cooperation. We can manage the entire portfolio of projects (PMO), provide expert and specialist services or act as an Interim Manager. The choice of model depends on the needs and preferences of the customer.

  • How long does the Strategy Map construction project take?

    Usually, the project of building a Strategy Map takes about 4-5 weeks, counting from the beginning to the creation of the Strategy Map itself, which is a strategic plan for the development of the organization. The implementation of the actions and initiatives contained in the plan constitutes the next stage, called implementation, the first part of which usually lasts from 12 to 18 months.

  • Who from my company will be involved in the creation of the Strategy Map?

    Most of the company’s employees participate in organizational research. However, we always individually determine the target list of people, based on, among others, about the length of employment or cooperation and the functions performed.

    In the remaining stages, we engage senior management and company owners, and we always involve middle management along with key specialists.

  • Does Inventity support my company in implementing the Development Initiatives developed in the Strategy Map?

    Yes. We also support our clients at the stage of implementing the actions and initiatives defined in the Strategy Map. The scope of our support is each time tailored to the needs of a given project. We usually support the implementation in the form of PMO (project management office), as well as in the formula of direct support at the expert level, and we can also dedicate Interim Strategic Advisors to perform individually defined functions in the scope and duration of our client’s company.

  • Can I build a Strategy Map for my company myself?

    Yes. For highly ambitious companies with sufficient resources and competences, we can conduct an Organizational Effectiveness Audit, and then transfer the necessary knowledge and tools in the Growing Pains methodology through properly designed training and a set of homework. A company prepared in this way will be able to build a Strategy Map on its own.

    Of course, we are always available and willing to support you in case of difficulties.

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Achieve success in business with the Strategy Map! Contact us now to:

  • Define goals, schedule, priorities, and roles that will increase your revenue and profitability
  • Take advantage of a long-term strategic plan tailored to your needs
  • Identify growth barriers and define strategic initiatives.

Contact us, and our experts will carefully analyze your business situation and propose personalized solutions tailored to your needs.

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