1 May 2024
5. Strategy, Turn Clarity Into Direction
Strategy is where signals, insight and ambition become a single plan that people can actually deliver. We connect what you learned from the MOT, Mapping, Horizon Scanning and the Readiness Scan, then shape a focused game plan that sets priorities, aligns resources and builds in flexibility. It is not a glossy deck that gathers dust. It is a living plan that links intent to action, week by week, quarter by quarter.
Why it matters
Most organisations have strategies that inspire for a moment, then fade. They sit in folders, but they don’t change decisions. The issue is rarely a shortage of ideas. The missing piece is the bridge between insight and day-to-day delivery.
A strong strategy cuts through noise, fixes root causes, brings culture, capability and tech into sync, and drives action you can see and measure.
What you get
Our strategy process produces decision-ready outputs, all in one place.
Deliverable | What It Gives You |
|---|---|
Pattern view | A simple picture connecting insights from MOT, Mapping, Readiness and Scanning — the “why” behind the plan. |
Priorities shortlist | The handful of moves that will genuinely change the game. |
Roadmap | A single plan that spans six-month shifts and multi-year moves, with phases and review points. |
Allocation model | Where time, money and attention will go, what stops, what scales, and what waits. |
Scenarios & guardrails | What-ifs, triggers and choices that keep you resilient as signals shift. |
Portfolio view | Initiatives grouped by value and risk, with owners and first milestones named. |
Communication pack | A narrative and visuals so people see themselves in the plan. |
Optional extras | Market sizing and ROI frames, external expert reviews, or board briefing support. |
What this changes for you
A strategy becomes powerful when it drives daily choices and unlocks momentum.
Without a Strategy | With a Strategy |
|---|---|
Decisions drag, slowed by debate and uncertainty. | Faster, sharper decisions made with evidence and confidence. |
Progress is hard to see. | Visible wins break down goals into actions teams can celebrate. |
Investment spreads thinly. | Resources focus where they create measurable impact. |
Silos pull in different directions. | Collaboration grows as people rally around a shared direction. |
Plans break when conditions change. | Guardrails and scenarios keep momentum, even as signals shift. |
How it works
Our strategy process is collaborative, structured, and focused on clarity.
Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
Connect the dots | Combine insights from MOT, Mapping, Scanning and Readiness, surfacing patterns and root causes. |
Set clear priorities | Agree the few moves that matter most, cutting the “nice-to-haves” that slow delivery. |
Plot the path | Build a single, future-ready plan with near-term shifts and longer-term moves. |
Align resources | Map time, money and attention to impact, removing scattergun spend. |
Build in flexibility | Add scenarios, triggers and guardrails so the plan can adapt without losing momentum. |
Land the story | Create a clear narrative and visuals that leaders and teams can carry. |
Scope and shape
We’re clear about what’s included, and where additional work would be needed.
In Scope | Out of Scope Unless Agreed |
|---|---|
Synthesis of insights into a single strategic picture. | Large-scale primary research. |
Prioritisation workshops with leaders and key teams. | Deep technical due diligence. |
Roadmap design across six-month and multi-year horizons. | Full change delivery. |
Resource alignment and portfolio framing with owners and milestones. | |
Communication pack for leadership and team briefings. | |
Scenario and guardrail set with triggers and review points. |
Assumptions: Named sponsor, access to earlier Yopla work, willingness to schedule short working sessions with leaders.
Who it is for
Leaders who want a plan that people will actually deliver, not a wish list. Ideal when:
You already have signals and context from earlier steps.
You need to decide what to do first.
You want a rhythm that keeps the plan alive and relevant.
How long and how much
Strategy is delivered as a fixed-price package, typically within three to four weeks door-to-door. Optional travel at cost, payment terms as per MSA. Board support or external reviews can be included if required.
Ready to start
Bring one strategic decision that is stuck. We will show you how to connect the dots, pick the moves that matter, and turn clarity into direction that teams can deliver. If you want focus, momentum and a plan that sticks, start here.