Strategic Management Analysis Framework Mind Map

Project Initiation & Planning

Strategic Alignment (Business Objectives)

High-Level Objectives (SMART Goals)

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) & Metrics (Measurable, Achievable)

Business Case Development (Value Proposition, ROI, Cost-Benefit Analysis)

Executive Sponsorship & Buy-in (Stakeholder Alignment)

Project Charter Creation (Formal Authorization)

SWOT Analysis (Project-Specific)

Strengths (Team Expertise, Resources, Existing Infrastructure, Competitive Advantage)

Weaknesses (Skill Gaps, Budget Limits, Technological Constraints, Internal Politics)

Opportunities (Market Trends, Technological Advancements, Synergies, Emerging Markets)

Threats (Competition, Regulatory Changes, Economic Downturn, Risk of Failure, Technological Disruption)

Stakeholder Analysis & Management

Identify Stakeholders (Internal & External, Direct & Indirect)

Assess Influence & Interest (Power/Interest Grid, Stakeholder Register, RACI Matrix)

Develop Engagement Strategies (Communication Plan, Meeting Cadence, Feedback Mechanisms, Issue Resolution)

Manage Stakeholder Expectations (Regular Updates, Transparency, Proactive Communication)

Address Stakeholder Concerns & Issues (Proactive Communication, Conflict Resolution, Negotiation)

Resource Planning & Allocation

Budget Allocation & Control (Cost Estimation, Budgeting Tools, Earned Value Management)

Team Selection & Skill Assessment (Roles & Responsibilities, Competency Matrix, Team Building)

Resource Scheduling & Optimization (Critical Path Method, Resource Leveling, Gantt Charts)

Procurement Planning (Vendor Selection, Contracts, Supplier Relationship Management)

Project Closure & Review

Final Report & Documentation (Comprehensive Overview, Lessons Learned, Project Artifacts, Final Accounts)

Project Evaluation (Against KPIs & Objectives, Success Criteria, Post-Implementation Review)

Post-Project Review (SWOT Analysis, Process Improvements, Areas for Optimization, Lessons Learned)

Stakeholder Feedback & Satisfaction (Surveys, Interviews, Feedback Sessions)

Knowledge Transfer & Archiving (Documentation, Training, Knowledge Management System)

Future Project Planning (Lessons Learned for Future Initiatives, Continuous Improvement)

Project Governance

Define Roles & Responsibilities (RACI Matrix)

Establish Decision-Making Processes (Clear Authority, Escalation Paths)

Define Reporting Structures (Regular Reporting, Communication Channels)

Implement Control Mechanisms (Audits, Reviews, Monitoring)

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Project Execution & Monitoring

Risk Management (Proactive & Reactive)

Risk Identification (Brainstorming, Checklists, SWOT Analysis, Risk Breakdown Structure)

Qualitative Risk Analysis (Probability & Impact Assessment, Risk Matrix)

Quantitative Risk Analysis (Sensitivity Analysis, Monte Carlo Simulation)

Risk Response Planning (Mitigation, Contingency, Transfer, Acceptance, Avoidance)

Risk Monitoring & Control (Regular Reviews, Issue Tracking, Risk Register, Risk Audits)

Risk Appetite & Tolerance Definition (Organizational Context)

Progress Tracking & Reporting (Regular Updates, Dashboards, Earned Value Management, Agile Reporting, Status Meetings)

Performance Measurement (KPIs, Earned Value Management, Agile Metrics, Variance Analysis, Trend Analysis)

Communication Planning & Execution (Communication Matrix, Stakeholder Communication Plan, Regular Meetings, Reports, Newsletters, Instant Messaging, Email)

Change Management (Formal Process for Managing Changes, Impact Assessments, Change Control Board, Change Requests)

Issue & Problem Resolution (Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Actions, Escalation Procedures, Problem-Solving Techniques)

Contingency Planning

Identify Potential Disruptions (Risks, Issues, External Factors, Dependencies)

Develop Contingency Plans (Alternative Approaches, Backup Resources, Workarounds)

Allocate Resources for Contingencies (Budget Reserves, Time Buffers, Contingency Teams)

Test & Validate Contingency Plans (Drills, Simulations, Scenario Planning)

Project Leadership & Team Dynamics

Leadership Style & Approach (Adaptable, Collaborative)

Team Building & Motivation (Team Cohesion, Recognition)

Conflict Resolution (Mediation, Negotiation)

Mentoring & Coaching (Team Development)