The Strategic Jigsaw

I like to think about strategy as a jigsaw

1. You need a mental picture of what you are trying to achieve and a picture to show other people who you want to help you build the picture.
2. You needs cornerstones. I build a jigsaw from the 4 corners....I build a strategy based on core values.
3. A jigsaw can only be complete with all the pieces. You need to find all the pieces of your team in terms of diversity of thought and skills.
4. A jigsaw has boundaries, a strategy should have boundaries. Boundaries are there as a guide to ensure that you don't stray....that you stay focused on the picture you are trying to create.