Strategic Planning

​Strategic planning is one of Navigator's core consulting disciplines. We work with private companies, public organisations, investors and entrepreneurs to develop practical strategies that are commercially realistic, financially robust and capable of successful implementation.

 

Rather than producing theoretical planning documents, we develop integrated strategies supported by market research, strategic analysis, forecasting, scenario planning and business modelling.

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Our assignments typically begin with a comprehensive understanding of the organisation's strategic environment and competitive position before evaluating alternative growth opportunities, investment priorities, operational improvements and organisational capabilities. We seek to identify where the organisation can create sustainable competitive advantage while balancing growth, profitability, operational capacity and risk.

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Strategic planning frequently addresses questions such as:

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• What markets should the organisation compete in?

• Which products or services offer the greatest long-term potential?

• How should the business respond to technological, regulatory or competitive change?

• What investments should be prioritised?

• How can the organisation strengthen its competitive advantage?

• What resources and capabilities will be required to achieve future objectives?

• What financial performance can realistically be achieved?

 

Depending upon the nature of the assignment, Navigator develops strategic plans covering three to ten years and integrates these with implementation roadmaps, financial models and performance measurement systems to support effective execution.

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Navigator applies a range of internationally recognised strategic planning methodologies, selecting those most appropriate to each assignment. These may include:

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• Vision, Mission and Strategic Objectives Development

• Corporate Strategy Development

• Growth Strategy

• Market Entry Strategy

• Internationalisation Strategy

• Business Model Development

• Ansoff Growth Matrix

• Porter's Generic Strategies

• Blue Ocean Strategy

• McKinsey Three Horizons Framework

• Balanced Scorecard

• Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)

• Strategic Roadmaps

• Investment Prioritisation

• Business Portfolio Analysis

• Implementation Planning

• Change Management

 

Rather than applying standard strategic planning models mechanically, Navigator integrates analytical research, strategic forecasting, financial modelling and management experience to develop practical strategies that can be implemented successfully.

 

The resulting plans provide organisations with a clear framework for growth, investment and organisational development while remaining sufficiently flexible to respond to changing market conditions.