Design Your High Impact Strategy

Design Your High-Impact Strategy

Define your strategy before setting OKRs!

A well-defined strategy is the foundation of successful execution. Using the Minimum Viable Strategy™ framework, this template guides you through a structured process to align teams, clarify priorities, and set the stage for effective goal-setting.

Many organizations struggle with misalignment and poor execution—67% of strategies fail due to lack of clarity (HBR). This template helps you bridge that gap by answering key strategic questions before implementing OKRs.

How to use this template

This collaborative exercise takes you step by step through defining your strategy by:

✅ Clarifying your purpose – Articulate why your organization exists and what impact you aim to create.

✅ Assessing the landscape – Identify key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping your industry.

✅ Defining where and how to play – Determine your target markets, core activities, and differentiators.

✅ Identifying key capabilities – Recognize the skills, resources, and systems needed for success.

By the end of this session, you’ll have a concise, actionable strategy that informs OKRs and ensures your team is working toward a shared vision.

Why use this template?

✔️ Structured Approach – Guides teams through a step-by-step framework.

✔️ Efficiency – Saves time by focusing on what matters most.

✔️ Consistency – Standardizes strategic planning across teams.

✔️ Actionable Insights – Helps turn strategy into concrete objectives.

✔️ Shareable Documentation – Captures strategic decisions for alignment and execution.

💡 Ready to set your team up for success?

Start defining your high-impact strategy today!