Strategic Analysis: A Framework For Executive Decisionmaking

Strategic planning must be anchored in a disciplined “synthesis” of the organization’s internal performance, the external market landscape, and the long-term implications of emerging trends. Before entering a strategic planning session, leaders must assemble a clear, evidence-based understanding of the forces shaping sustainability. This synthesis is not a restatement of raw data. It is a structured interpretation of what the information means for strategic priorities, service line investment, talent management, and overall organizational readiness.

As a companion piece to this month’s how-to article (see How To Build A Sustainable Strategy: A Four-Phase Guide To . . .