Advancing strategy literacy for organizational excellence

At Strategy.Inc, we developed the world's first Strategy Competency Framework (SCF), defining the different facets of strategy and how to develop these competencies at different career levels.

The framework

Our Strategy Competency Framework (SCF) develops strategy literacy and integrates strategy capabilities into core talent management, ensuring that every employee, from entry-level to top management, contributes to the company's strategic objectives and long-term success.

Many competency frameworks focus on leadership competencies. Our Strategy Competency Framework, however, laser-focuses on strategy. You don't have to replace your leadership competencies; you can enrich them with our framework and develop your whole organization's strategy literacy.

Embedding strategic competencies across all levels empowers your organization to navigate complexity, drive innovation, and maintain a competitive edge. Our Strategy Competency Framework fosters a culture of continuous improvement and resilience, ensuring your organizational health drives STRATEGIC performance, not just performance.

The problem

"No one knows your strategy - not even your top leaders!"

MIT Sloan research (Sull, Sull, Yoder, 2018) found that only 28% of executives and managers responsible for strategy execution could name three of their company's strategic priorities. This mirrors our experience: leaders often struggle to clearly articulate strategy or values.

Strategy alignment and literacy—employees' ability to understand, connect, and express strategy—are crucial. Senior leaders often overestimate alignment, which declines further down the organization, causing issues. Strategy isn't just for executives; building strategic competencies should start early in all employees' careers.

The solution

We recognize that achieving sustainable success demands more than just strategic planning—it requires a deeply ingrained culture of strategic thinking.

How SCF elevates organizations:

A Culture of Strategic Thinking

Embed strategic thinking into the organizational culture, build common language ensuring that strategic and cultural elements reinforce each other across the hierarchical layers of the organization.

Enhanced Decision-Making

Equip your workforce with the skills to make informed, innovative, and effective decisions that drive strategic outcomes.

Agility and Resilience

Prepare your team to anticipate, adapt, and thrive amidst disruptions, ensuring long-term sustainability.

Comprehensive and Customizable Framework

Adaptable to the unique needs of your organization, our framework provides tailored solutions that drive strategic goals.

Cutting-Edge Tools and Resources

Benefit from our advanced tools and practical resources designed to embed strategic competencies at every level.

Holistic Talent Management

Unlike traditional frameworks, our approach integrates strategic thinking into every aspect of talent management, from recruitment to leadership development.

Integrated Talent Management

Seamlessly incorporate strategic competencies into recruitment, development, and performance evaluation processes.

Continuous Support and Development

We offer ongoing support and development opportunities to ensure your organization remains agile and strategically aligned in an ever-changing landscape.

  • What makes the Strategy Competency Framework different?

    SCF doesn't just sit on a shelf collecting dust; it's designed to be lived and breathed across every level of your organization. While traditional tools tell you what to do, SCF ensures your people know how to do it by embedding strategic thinking into their daily routines, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and making strategy everyone's job, not just the CEO's.

  • Is SCF relevant if my organization already has a strategic framework?
  • How does SCF demonstrate ROI for our organization?
  • How customizable is SCF for our industry or unique challenges?
  • What kind of support can we expect during implementation?
  • What support is provided after SCF implementation?