This framework is developed by a team of former McKinsey and Big 4 consultants. The presentation follows the headline-body-bumper slide format used by global consulting firms.
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Strategy Development has followed a set path since the last century where a predetermined, rectilinear, and inflexible approach defined the process. In the 21st century, however, business leaders are conducting Strategy by evolving it into a probabilistic, repeated, and multifaceted process. This innovative approach to Growth Strategy, known as Flywheel Strategy, can both endure and adapt to the growing pace of Change and Disruption that is manifesting itself across all industries.
What is a Flywheel Strategy?
First, let's understand what a Flywheel is. Flywheel is a concept originally used in the power industry to explain an origin of stabilization, energy storage, and momentum.
Employing the Flywheel concept, executives are able to validate assumptions through simulations as well as in the real world scenarios. Using Gaming, Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, unremitting execution, and adjustment, with numerous scenarios to deliberate on, leaders create growth flywheels that successfully tackle the not so deterministic world where the future is highly uncertain.
Another important concept to be familiar with is "Clock Speed." This refers to the frequency with which Products, Capabilities, or Business Models are evolving.
By applying the concepts of the Flywheel and Clock Speed, organizations develop positively reinforcing response loops—i.e. the Flywheel Effect. Innovative and thriving disruptors capitalize on market trends by crafting reinforcing response loops that provide them with an advantage over a period.
This PowerPoint presentation on Flywheel Strategy goes into details of the concept of Flywheels, the Flywheel effect, and examples of the Flywheel business model used by successful market leaders. It breaks down the Flywheel Strategy approach of Sense, Think, and Act that consists of 3 phases:
1. Market Sensing (Sense) – Environmental assumptions are formulated through this procedure of extraneous Market Sensing.
2. Strategy Formulation and Investment Planning (Think) – Conventional strategic thinking can be aided in the new way of strategizing by the 3-phase process for Gamification—Design and Build, Simulate, and Evaluate.
3. Performance Evaluation and Learning (Act) – Performance Evaluation and Learning from the efforts has to be carried out so that improvement in proficiency to sense the market and experiment with new ideas occurs.
The Flywheel PowerPoint also includes various slide PPT templates depicting the 3-phase approach to Flywheel Strategy for you to use in your own business presentations.
The presentation includes detailed templates and examples to guide you through implementing the Flywheel Strategy in your organization. Gain insights into how leading companies like Amazon and Uber leverage the Flywheel effect to dominate their markets.
This PPT slide illustrates how Amazon and Uber utilize the Flywheel effect to dominate their markets. Amazon's Flywheel effect shows a cycle where lower costs lead to lower prices, enhancing product selection and customer experience, which attracts more sellers and increases traffic. This self-reinforcing loop drives sustained growth. Uber's Flywheel effect highlights how faster pickups stimulate demand, attracting more drivers, which reduces downtime and enhances geographic coverage. Improved service quality results in lower prices, further driving demand. Both examples demonstrate the significance of interconnected systems that enhance user experience and operational efficiency, emphasizing that implementing a Flywheel strategy is crucial for achieving market leadership.
The Flywheel Effect is defined as a series of elements that create positions or features, stimulating reinforcement through causal effects. Organizations can leverage specific attributes to enhance market position, leading to exponential and nonlinear adoption rates. As strategies are refined, accelerated growth and customer engagement can be expected. Understanding the features that drive demand and their causal linkages is essential for strategic positioning. An example is data network effects, where a larger data set enables a more personalized customer experience, attracting more customers and creating a cycle of increased engagement and data enhancement. Continuous adaptation is necessary to maintain relevance and competitiveness, as market dynamics may lead to oligopolies or monopolies.
This PPT slide presents the Flywheel Strategy, illustrated with a healthcare company example. It emphasizes a balanced investment portfolio combining no-regret moves and offensive moves to mitigate risk and enhance returns. No-regret moves, such as reducing administrative and medical costs, yield moderate gains with low variability, projecting returns of $340 and $375. Offensive moves, including value-based care contracts and a digital consumer experience, promise higher returns of $510 and $440, but come with increased variability. This dual approach allows for aggressive growth while maintaining stability. The combined strategies project a return of $475 with reduced variability, demonstrating that a well-structured portfolio can balance risks and maximize returns in dynamic market conditions.
This PPT slide outlines the second phase of the Flywheel Strategy, focusing on "Think," which includes strategy formulation and investment planning through 3 components: designing, simulating, and evaluating the strategic game. Designing entails identifying decisions available to the company and competitors, acknowledging that while choices can be controlled, outcomes are uncertain. The simulation phase involves creating a dynamic model of the strategic problem, utilizing repeated simulations to explore various scenarios and uncertainties, with collaboration between strategic decision-makers and data scientists. Evaluating the strategic game analyzes simulation results, assessing scenarios from strategic choices and environmental variables. This includes developing an investment portfolio aligned with willingness to pay (WTP) and utilizing machine learning algorithms for portfolio actions, embedding strategic options like no-regret moves and strategic bets. This phase enhances traditional strategic thinking by integrating gamification techniques for adaptable decision-making in complex markets.
The Flywheel Strategy is a dynamic framework for developing Growth Flywheels, structured around 3 phases: Market Sensing, Strategy Formulation and Investment Planning, and Performance Evaluation and Learning. Market Sensing focuses on understanding the external environment to identify opportunities and challenges through data gathering. Strategy Formulation translates insights into actionable strategies and resource allocation, defining objectives and means to achieve them. Performance Evaluation emphasizes assessing outcomes and refining strategies based on learned insights, creating a continuous feedback loop essential for adapting to market changes. This strategy requires organizations to navigate dynamic models and environmental assumptions, enhancing resilience and enabling them to capitalize on emerging opportunities in a complex business landscape.
Source: Best Practices in Strategy Development, Growth Strategy PowerPoint Slides: Flywheel Strategy PowerPoint (PPTX) Presentation Slide Deck, LearnPPT Consulting
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