The 7% Club

Episode 14: 3 Essential Steps for Creating a Compelling Strategy Roadmap

October 03, 2023 Jenny Stilwell Episode 14
Episode 14: 3 Essential Steps for Creating a Compelling Strategy Roadmap
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The 7% Club
Episode 14: 3 Essential Steps for Creating a Compelling Strategy Roadmap
Oct 03, 2023 Episode 14
Jenny Stilwell

In this episode, we delve into the core elements of creating a successful strategy roadmap for business growth. I outline three indispensable steps: the acquisition of pertinent information about your business and clientele, the implementation of a strategic decision framework for confident decision-making, and the crucial task of providing clarity and direction to your team. Drawing on real-life examples and practical advice, I emphasize how these factors can improve strategic planning, drive growth, and equip teams to contribute effectively. Tune in for invaluable insights and actionable strategies that can elevate your business to the next level.

Episode Highlights:

  • Three essential steps for a successful strategy roadmap:
    • Gather relevant information about your business and customers, including profitability and customer feedback.
    • Develop a strategic decision framework to prioritize opportunities confidently based on criteria like risk and funding.
    • Provide clarity and direction to your team through a concise, actionable strategy summary and detailed action plan.
  • Real-life case study illustrating how a decision-making framework resolved a company's growth challenges.
  • Emphasis on the importance of avoiding assumptions and regularly updating customer feedback.
  • The value of getting the strategy out of the owner's head and into a clear roadmap for the team.
  • Availability of more in-depth information on strategy roadmap creation through a book or a free guide on the speaker's website.



Show Notes

In this episode, we delve into the core elements of creating a successful strategy roadmap for business growth. I outline three indispensable steps: the acquisition of pertinent information about your business and clientele, the implementation of a strategic decision framework for confident decision-making, and the crucial task of providing clarity and direction to your team. Drawing on real-life examples and practical advice, I emphasize how these factors can improve strategic planning, drive growth, and equip teams to contribute effectively. Tune in for invaluable insights and actionable strategies that can elevate your business to the next level.

Episode Highlights:

  • Three essential steps for a successful strategy roadmap:
    • Gather relevant information about your business and customers, including profitability and customer feedback.
    • Develop a strategic decision framework to prioritize opportunities confidently based on criteria like risk and funding.
    • Provide clarity and direction to your team through a concise, actionable strategy summary and detailed action plan.
  • Real-life case study illustrating how a decision-making framework resolved a company's growth challenges.
  • Emphasis on the importance of avoiding assumptions and regularly updating customer feedback.
  • The value of getting the strategy out of the owner's head and into a clear roadmap for the team.
  • Availability of more in-depth information on strategy roadmap creation through a book or a free guide on the speaker's website.