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What are the three components of a good strategy?
What are the three components of a good strategy?
- Vision, Mission, Objectives
- Goals, Metrics, Evaluation
- Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities
- Diagnosis, Guiding Policy, Coherent Actions (correct)
Which of the following is a hallmark of bad strategy?
Which of the following is a hallmark of bad strategy?
- Clear identification of challenges
- Effective resource allocation
- Coherent actions
- Fluff (correct)
Which strategy is specifically emphasized for improving client engagement?
Which strategy is specifically emphasized for improving client engagement?
- Implementing proactive communication (correct)
- Offering discounted project rates
- Focusing on longer project timelines
- Initiating regular design competitions
What is the primary focus of the architectural firm's guiding policy in the scenario?
What is the primary focus of the architectural firm's guiding policy in the scenario?
What does 'fail to face the challenge' mean in the context of bad strategy?
What does 'fail to face the challenge' mean in the context of bad strategy?
What is the first step in the underlying structure of good strategy?
What is the first step in the underlying structure of good strategy?
What type of outreach does the architectural firm engage in to promote sustainable architecture?
What type of outreach does the architectural firm engage in to promote sustainable architecture?
What mistake does 'mistaking goals for strategy' describe?
What mistake does 'mistaking goals for strategy' describe?
What outcome did the architectural firm experience as a result of their strategic initiatives?
What outcome did the architectural firm experience as a result of their strategic initiatives?
Which of the following is NOT a reason bad strategy flourishes?
Which of the following is NOT a reason bad strategy flourishes?
What is one of the coherent actions the architectural firm takes to align with their guiding policy?
What is one of the coherent actions the architectural firm takes to align with their guiding policy?
What is meant by 'utilizing bad strategic objectives'?
What is meant by 'utilizing bad strategic objectives'?
Which of the following actions is NOT part of the architectural firm's strategy development?
Which of the following actions is NOT part of the architectural firm's strategy development?
How does a good strategy connect challenges to actions?
How does a good strategy connect challenges to actions?
Which specific problem did the architectural firm identify through internal assessment?
Which specific problem did the architectural firm identify through internal assessment?
What is one expected benefit of following the guiding policy established by the architectural firm?
What is one expected benefit of following the guiding policy established by the architectural firm?
What is one of the main benefits of implementing a structured client communication system?
What is one of the main benefits of implementing a structured client communication system?
Which key element is typically not included in a business plan?
Which key element is typically not included in a business plan?
How does a referral program benefit an architectural firm?
How does a referral program benefit an architectural firm?
Why is a business plan considered a roadmap for a company?
Why is a business plan considered a roadmap for a company?
What result can be expected from a client-centric approach in an architectural firm?
What result can be expected from a client-centric approach in an architectural firm?
What is a common misconception about the role of a business plan for established companies?
What is a common misconception about the role of a business plan for established companies?
What is an outcome of standardizing project management processes in an architectural firm?
What is an outcome of standardizing project management processes in an architectural firm?
What does post-construction support typically involve?
What does post-construction support typically involve?
What role does a business plan play in securing funding?
What role does a business plan play in securing funding?
Which element is NOT typically included in the overview section of a business plan?
Which element is NOT typically included in the overview section of a business plan?
What is included in the executive summary section of a business plan?
What is included in the executive summary section of a business plan?
Why is a structured business plan important for companies?
Why is a structured business plan important for companies?
What aspect does the general company description section primarily focus on?
What aspect does the general company description section primarily focus on?
Which statement best describes the purpose of the history and market potential section?
Which statement best describes the purpose of the history and market potential section?
What can companies risk by not having a business plan?
What can companies risk by not having a business plan?
Which key financial highlights are typically included in the executive summary?
Which key financial highlights are typically included in the executive summary?
What is the purpose of the mission statement in a company?
What is the purpose of the mission statement in a company?
Which of the following factors is NOT analyzed in the opportunity section?
Which of the following factors is NOT analyzed in the opportunity section?
What does the vision statement provide for a company?
What does the vision statement provide for a company?
In the industry and market analysis, what is covered in the market analysis section?
In the industry and market analysis, what is covered in the market analysis section?
What does a comprehensive industry analysis emphasize regarding the business?
What does a comprehensive industry analysis emphasize regarding the business?
How does the market potential portion contribute to the understanding of a company’s viability?
How does the market potential portion contribute to the understanding of a company’s viability?
Which element is essential for shaping the company's strategic direction?
Which element is essential for shaping the company's strategic direction?
What do potential avenues for growth typically include?
What do potential avenues for growth typically include?
What is the purpose of the value proposition in a business strategy?
What is the purpose of the value proposition in a business strategy?
Which aspect is NOT included in the team section of a business strategy?
Which aspect is NOT included in the team section of a business strategy?
What is a critical component of a comprehensive marketing plan?
What is a critical component of a comprehensive marketing plan?
What key area does the operating plan primarily focus on?
What key area does the operating plan primarily focus on?
Which of the following is NOT part of the financial plan?
Which of the following is NOT part of the financial plan?
What type of information is included in market positioning?
What type of information is included in market positioning?
What is the main focus of supply chain management in the operating plan?
What is the main focus of supply chain management in the operating plan?
What is essential for the effectiveness of marketing efforts in a marketing plan?
What is essential for the effectiveness of marketing efforts in a marketing plan?
Flashcards
What is good strategy?
What is good strategy?
A good strategy focuses resources to address a challenge and progress. It consists of three parts: diagnosis, guiding policy, and coherent actions.
What is the "kernel" of good strategy?
What is the "kernel" of good strategy?
The core of a good strategy involves identifying the central challenge, providing a clear direction to address it, and outlining specific steps for execution.
What is bad strategy?
What is bad strategy?
Bad strategy is not simply the absence of a good strategy. It often stems from fundamental misunderstandings and leadership shortcomings. It avoids defining challenges and lacks concrete plans.
Why does bad strategy flourish?
Why does bad strategy flourish?
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What is diagnosis in good strategy?
What is diagnosis in good strategy?
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What is guiding policy in good strategy?
What is guiding policy in good strategy?
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What are coherent actions in good strategy?
What are coherent actions in good strategy?
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How do you discover strength in a strategy?
How do you discover strength in a strategy?
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Guiding Policy
Guiding Policy
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Objective
Objective
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Internal Assessment
Internal Assessment
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Accurate Diagnosis
Accurate Diagnosis
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Client-Centric Approach
Client-Centric Approach
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Consistent Project Delivery
Consistent Project Delivery
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Clear Communication
Clear Communication
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Post-Construction Support
Post-Construction Support
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What is a Business Plan?
What is a Business Plan?
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Who uses Business Plans?
Who uses Business Plans?
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How does a Business Plan act as a guide?
How does a Business Plan act as a guide?
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What is the importance of a Business Plan?
What is the importance of a Business Plan?
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What are the key elements of a Business Plan?
What are the key elements of a Business Plan?
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How can a business plan help clarify your business strategy?
How can a business plan help clarify your business strategy?
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Why are business plan reviews important?
Why are business plan reviews important?
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How can a business plan help secure funding?
How can a business plan help secure funding?
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What is the purpose of the
'Overview' section in a business plan?
What is the purpose of the 'Overview' section in a business plan?
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What is the focus of the 'General Company Description' in a business plan?
What is the focus of the 'General Company Description' in a business plan?
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What information is included in the 'History & Market Potential' section of a business plan?
What information is included in the 'History & Market Potential' section of a business plan?
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What is the purpose of the 'Executive Summary' in a business plan?
What is the purpose of the 'Executive Summary' in a business plan?
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How does a business plan impact funding opportunities?
How does a business plan impact funding opportunities?
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How can a business plan aid in identifying growth opportunities?
How can a business plan aid in identifying growth opportunities?
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Business Strategy
Business Strategy
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Strategic Objectives
Strategic Objectives
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Value Proposition
Value Proposition
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Market Positioning
Market Positioning
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Marketing Plan
Marketing Plan
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Operating Plan
Operating Plan
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What is a company's mission?
What is a company's mission?
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Financial Plan
Financial Plan
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What is a company's vision?
What is a company's vision?
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Team
Team
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What is a company's opportunity?
What is a company's opportunity?
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What is industry & market analysis?
What is industry & market analysis?
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What is a company's history?
What is a company's history?
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What is market potential?
What is market potential?
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What is the importance of a strong mission statement?
What is the importance of a strong mission statement?
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What is the importance of a compelling vision statement?
What is the importance of a compelling vision statement?
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Study Notes
Lesson 2: Marketing Architectural Services
- Marketing is the heartbeat of any business, turning ideas into opportunities and connections into lasting success.
- Specific learning objectives focus on identifying strategic marketing concepts within the architectural industry.
- Marketing involves bringing new business to a firm to sustain and grow its practice, communicating with prospective and existing clients, and handling correspondence.
- A firm's website, design quality, reputation, and how the receptionist answers the phone all contribute to its marketing efforts.
- Effective marketing involves convincing clients about a firm's creative problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and passion for the project.
- Purchase decisions are crucial for project acquisition, and business development aims to convince clients why a firm is the best choice.
- Good decision-making improves results, offers more options, and allows firms to learn from their mistakes.
- The marketing team is essential for business success, with responsibilities such as creating brand awareness, promoting products/services, and providing customer service.
Lesson 3: Good Strategy & Bad Strategy in Business Planning
- Strategy should be a cohesive response to important challenges, not just a decision-maker's grade.
- Good strategy requires saying no to many things, focusing on what the organization doesn't do as well as what it does.
- Good strategy specifies how to focus resources to respond to a challenge, and a good strategy has three parts: diagnosis, guiding policy, and coherent actions.
- Two sources of strength include having a good strategy and discovering new strengths through subtle viewpoint changes—the absence of good strategy is not good strategy; rather, it arises from misconceptions and leadership dysfunctions.
- Identifying and avoiding bad strategy includes avoiding fluff (superficial restatements), and avoiding failure to face challenges.
Lesson 4: Business Plan
- A business plan details a company's business activities and its plan to achieve goals.
- It helps startup companies get off the ground and attract investors.
- It guides established companies toward short- and long-term objectives.
- A business plan helps guide you through each stage of business initiation and management by clarifying business goals and strategies.
- Establishing a business plan helps secure funding by demonstrating business viability and thorough market research.
- By detailing business goals, a business plan creates clear communication for internal teams and stakeholders, and promotes clarity as well as enhances alignment with the company vision.
- A business plan addresses various aspects of the business model (including but not limited to) financials, marketing, and operations.
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Test your knowledge on effective strategies in architecture. This quiz covers key components of good and bad strategy, focusing on guiding policies and actions within an architectural firm. Explore the nuances of strategic thinking and its impact on client engagement and sustainable practices.
