DEFYING DOOM TOOLKIT

Step 1. What’s the Story?

Creating the Sense of Urgency — burning platform

Financial numbers of the business — trends and budget deviations

Competitor analysis and benchmarking information

Market share evolution

Five forces of competitive dynamics (Michael Porter)

SWOT analysis

The voice of the customer

Listen to the people in the front row

Vision of the future

Simple, clear description of the future

Select key decisions that are needed to unblock the freeze

Step 2. Who’s On Board?

The leader

Ready, willing (committed) and able (empowered)? To make tough decisions Power framework (Luis Huete)

Sustaining executive performance — work at the necessary energy level

Any coaching required?

Top Team

Team dynamics analysis

Build ...

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