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Foundation Survey

For each statement, rate your company's consistency with respect to the described practice using the scale: 5 = At least monthly - 1 = we do not engage in this practice with any regularity

Basic Analysis
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How frequently does your team review your company's target market and assess opportunities within new segments?

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In planning and product development, how often does your team assess the needs of each target market segment and the factors by which your company will distinctively meet those needs?

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How often does your team perform an analysis of existing and potential competitors in each segment, including their strengths and weaknesses and the special value they provide through their products and services.

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How frequently do you exercise a process for the dentification and assessment of the probable impact of industry and external environmental trends such as:economic trends, including risks and opportunities.

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How frequently do you exercise a process for the dentification and assessment of the probable impact of industry and external environmental trends such as: political issues, including legislative and regulatory risks and opportunities.

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How frequently do you exercise a process for the dentification and assessment of the probable impact of industry and external environmental trends such as: technological developments, including effects on your company's customers, suppliers and competitors.

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How frequently do you exercise a process for the identification and assessment of the probable impact of industry and external environmental trends such as:changes and the resultant opportunities in the basic structure of your industry and your key markets.

Strategic Principles
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How regularly does your strategic planning process assess core competencies?

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How regularly does you and your team maintain a "Parking Lot" of existing opportunities, and do you review, prioritize, and address those opportunities in a situational manner?

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How frequently does your strategic planning process assess resource and infrastructural requiremnets in conjunction with defining objectives?

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Does your leadership regularly refer to your organization's core values in decision making?

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How frequently are behavioral changes considered when implementing cultural or operational outcome modification initiatives?

Competitive Advantage
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How often does your deam assess your product lines in relation to your competition and the voice of the client?

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How often does your team assess new entrants, and their value propositions?

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Your team identifies and communicates your unique value position.

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The team performs reconnaissance on competitors' pitches and market strategies and provides insights regarding potential responses or optimized positioning.

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Does your organization regularly assess your competitive advantage, and express it in strategic planning and marketing efforts?