This PPT slide, part of the 120-slide Complete Management Consulting Toolkit PowerPoint presentation, presents various techniques for identifying key success factors (KSFs) relevant to organizations. It categorizes these techniques into 3 distinct methods, each with a specific focus, sources of information, advantages, and disadvantages.
The first technique, "Analysis of dominant firm in the industry," emphasizes an industry micro perspective. It suggests gathering insights from staff specialties, line managers, internal consultants, and external consultants. The advantage here is that understanding the leading competitor can help set industry standards for KSFs. However, a potential drawback is that this narrow focus might limit the exploration of alternative success explanations and restrict the firm's strategic adaptability.
The second technique, "Company assessment (comprehensive firm-specific)," shifts to a micro focus on the organization itself. It involves detailed analyses by internal staff organized by function, utilizing a checklist approach. This method's strength lies in its thorough examination of internal strengths and weaknesses, which can significantly aid in developing KSFs. Yet, it also has limitations, as the narrow scope may overlook broader macro factors, and the checklist method can become overly time-consuming and data-heavy.
The third technique, "Temporal/intuitive factors (firm-specific)," relies on internal staff and brainstorming sessions. This approach is more subjective and not confined to functional analysis, which can lead to the discovery of important short-term KSFs. However, this method may struggle with justifying KSFs if the focus is solely on immediate outcomes, potentially overlooking long-term strategic needs.
Overall, the slide provides a structured overview of KSF identification techniques, highlighting their respective merits and challenges, which can guide organizations in selecting the most suitable approach for their strategic planning.
This slide is part of the Complete Management Consulting Toolkit PowerPoint presentation.
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