Convert the symptom picture into a maturity level for each of the five parts, so the work becomes measurable.
For each part, read the five levels and record the one that most closely matches your current state. The line most businesses are crossing sits between Level 2, aware, and Level 3, capable. Record a level from 1 to 5 for each, then carry all five into the Strategic Constraint Map.
Level 1: no purpose, direction changes constantly. Level 2: a vague purpose, not shared. Level 3: a clear, articulated mission and vision, understood by leadership. Level 4: understood at all levels. Level 5: direction drives all decisions and inspires.
Level 1: no strategy, pure reaction. Level 2: implicit strategy, no real choices. Level 3: clear where-to-play and how-to-win with priorities and no's. Level 4: a sharp, well-tested strategy. Level 5: a distinctive, adaptive strategy.
Level 1: no goals or plan. Level 2: vague goals, no real plan. Level 3: concrete goals and a plan on a rhythm. Level 4: disciplined, resourced planning. Level 5: planning is a strategic strength.
Level 1: no alignment, everyone their own way. Level 2: direction known only at the top. Level 3: communicated and cascaded, organization aligned. Level 4: deep, verified alignment. Level 5: the whole organization moves as one.
Level 1: nothing tracked. Level 2: occasional, year-end review. Level 3: scorecard tracked and reviewed on a cadence, driving decisions. Level 4: continuous strategic management. Level 5: strategy is how the business runs.
| Sub-domain | Your level (1 to 5) |
|---|---|
| Purpose and direction | |
| Strategy development | |
| Goals and planning | |
| Alignment and cascade | |
| Execution and review |
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