Strategic Analysis Decision Frameworks

I need a quick strategic assessment — which framework is the fastest to apply?

SWOT is the fastest single-framework assessment, providing a 2x2 view of internal/external factors in minutes. However, SWOT alone often produces vague results. For better signal, pair it with Porter's Five Forces (industry structure) or PESTLE (macro environment) — SolveRight runs all three simultaneously.

Which framework is best for evaluating whether to enter a new market?

Porter's Five Forces assesses industry attractiveness (competitive intensity, supplier/buyer power, substitutes, barriers to entry). Combine it with PESTLE for macro-environmental factors and the Ansoff Matrix for growth strategy classification. SolveRight scores all three and flags where they disagree on the attractiveness of the opportunity.

How do I choose between competing for existing market share vs. creating a new market?

Blue Ocean Strategy specifically addresses this question by analyzing value innovation — where you can simultaneously reduce costs and increase buyer value. If the Blue Ocean analysis shows strong uncontested space while Porter's Five Forces shows intense rivalry in the existing market, the strategic signal is clear.

We need a framework for internal strategic alignment — what works best?

The McKinsey 7S Model examines seven interdependent elements (strategy, structure, systems, shared values, style, staff, skills) to identify misalignment. For change-specific alignment, use the Burke-Litwin Model which maps causal relationships between organizational variables.