The Strategy Chessboard is a holistic Strategy Development framework developed by A.T. Kearney. It first presents a 2x2 of 4 Umbrella Strategies:

1. Position and Conquer
2. Redefine the Industry
3. Reinvent the Industry
4. Maintain Foresight and Flexibility

Each Umbrella Strategy is each further divided into 4 more Strategic Approaches. The composite of 16 Strategic Approaches and 4 Umbrella Strategies forms the "chessboard." The Strategy Chessboard is useful in navigating through the plethora of strategic thinking philosophies and frameworks, to determine the optimal choice for your organization's particular situation.

This presentation focuses on the fourth Umbrella Strategy--Maintain Foresight and Flexibility. It provides an overview to the Strategy Chessboard, the Maintain Foresight and Flexibility Umbrella Strategy, and the 4 Strategic Approaches under Maintain Foresight and Flexibility:

1. Prepare for Multiple Scenarios
2. Pursue Dynamic Strategies
3. Deploy Real Options-based Strategies
4. Implement an Evolutionary Strategic Process

This deck also includes slide templates for you to use in your own business presentations.

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