Strategy isn't inherently hard because of frameworks or because we somehow lack a strategy definition. Yes, skill matters. Knowing which questions to answer, and when, and how, matters. If you show someone new to strategy a Wardley Map, you'll see someone's head explode.Note: A big thanks to my co-worker John May for brainstorming some of these ideas.
For about a bit more than the last ten years, I used to say that architecture is the art of dividing a problem into smaller ones in a way that your teams can solve them and that, brought together, those individual solutions become the one that solve your big problem.
I feel a little bit that your strategy framework fits well with that definition, although I'm still unable to say how. But thanks anyway for sharing your incredible insights once again.
Great post. Strategy is a framework for decision-making, a guide for thoughtful, purposeful action. The challenge isn’t creating beautiful models—it’s applying them in the chaos of real-world business.
> If Biddle is a big band orchestra, Rumelt is free jazz.
Made me smile, and then I got up and did a little dance….
Thanks!
This is awesome. Thanks for posting, and for sharing my work, too!
For about a bit more than the last ten years, I used to say that architecture is the art of dividing a problem into smaller ones in a way that your teams can solve them and that, brought together, those individual solutions become the one that solve your big problem.
I feel a little bit that your strategy framework fits well with that definition, although I'm still unable to say how. But thanks anyway for sharing your incredible insights once again.
What’s with the AI image of oranges?
It's a sales strategy for selling oranges. It works every time. Except for people who want apples.
Great post. Strategy is a framework for decision-making, a guide for thoughtful, purposeful action. The challenge isn’t creating beautiful models—it’s applying them in the chaos of real-world business.