Strategy

Strategy

The distance between a well-intentioned plan and meaningful impact often comes down to how clearly you think about trade-offs, incentives, and second-order effects. This collection cuts through conventional wisdom with frameworks that help you see around corners—whether you're navigating market entry decisions, restructuring teams for scale, or choosing which battles are worth fighting. These aren't theoretical think pieces; they're battle-tested approaches from leaders who've made high-stakes decisions under uncertainty and lived to refine their thinking. Expect sharp analysis on competitive positioning, resource allocation, organizational design, and the strategic moves that separate durable advantage from fleeting wins. Read these when you need to think more clearly about what matters most.

Consulting Niche Strategy

Choose a niche with room to grow

Four Quadrants Of Growth

A foundational strategy model to improve such processes as delivery or sales

The Black Swan Model

Black Swan Model refers to random, unexpected, but high-impact events that are difficult to predict in the normal course of business

Industry Analysis: Program Development

Program Development creates value through specialized capabilities

Lewin's Change Management Model

Lewin's Change Management Model provides a structured approach for managing change in organizations

Chipotle Business Model

Customization and digital ordering at scale

Bridges Transition Model

A three-stage framework to guide individuals and organizations through change

How Goldman Sachs Makes Money

Goldman Sachs' investment banking business model

Industry Analysis: Online Dating/Matchmaking Services

Market structure, profit pools, strategic levers

How Microsoft's Business Model Works

Cloud, software and subscriptions drive growth

Industry Analysis: Movie Theaters/Cinema Exhibition

Market structure, profit pools, strategic levers

Esquire Gift Model

A strategy for building strong brands by leveraging unique strengths and value proposition