Capturing Strategic Information

Capturing Strategic Data Using Causal Mapping

Capturing Strategic Data Using Causal Mapping Information is captured during our Strategic Interventions (whether it is via Strategic Interviews or Group Workshops) as a causal map. Cause (or concept) mapping…

Where should Strategic Interviews be held?

Where Should Strategic Interviews be Held? Where you conduct your strategic interviews can have a significant impact on the results obtained. The interviews should be held in a relatively neutral…

What is a Pen Portrait?

What is a Pen Portrait? A Pen Portrait helps facilitators to gain an insight into the people involved in the strategy creation process. Everyone has their own belief system which…

Examples of Pen Portraits and their use in Strategy Creation

Examples of Pen Portraits and their use in Strategy Creation In our article “What is a Pen Portrait?” we discussed the importance of ensuring that the facilitator has information about…

What are Strategy Workshops?

What are Strategy Workshops? Strategic Workshops are meetings that are designed to encourage a group of key people in your organisation to contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation…

How is Causal Mapping used to Capture Information During a Strategic Interview?

How is Causal Mapping used to Capture Information During a Strategic Interview? During the discussion the interviewee’s comments are recorded by the interviewer on a large piece of paper. Their statements…

What is the Oval Mapping Technique?

How the Oval Mapping Technique is used to Obtain Strategic Information The Oval Mapping Technique is normally referred to as ‘OMT’. It is a highly participative method that is used…