In the words of Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, "Climate Risk is Investment Risk." This statement reflects the importance of Environmental Analysis in strategic management. Environmental Analysis is an essential element of Strategic Planning, allowing businesses to understand and navigate the constantly changing environment they are operating within. This process helps organizations identify opportunities and threats in their external environment, providing a foundation for strategic decision-making.
Environmental Analysis is a process that involves examining the macroeconomic environment and industry conditions that an organization operates in. It draws on a range of tools, like PESTEL Analysis—that takes into account Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal factors—and Porter's Five Forces model—that assesses the competition within an industry. With the rise of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues in Risk Management, Environmental Analysis has gained additional importance in recent years.
29-slide PowerPoint
$39.00
$39.00, 29-slides, Best for: Executives in corporate development evaluating industry consolidation stages to optimize M&A timing and portfolio strategy.
EDITOR'S REVIEW
This deck frames industry consolidation as a predictive four-stage curve—Opening, Scale, Focus, and Balance & Alliance—grounded in AT Kearney's study of 25,000 firms representing 98% of the global market cap. It includes practical tools such as the Value-Building Growth Matrix and niche-strategy guidance, plus PowerPoint templates to support executive briefings. This makes it particularly useful for corporate development leaders seeking to time M&A actions and optimize a portfolio in alignment with the relevant consolidation stage. [Learn more]
26-slide PowerPoint
$29.00
$29.00, 26-slides, Best for: Strategy teams using Porter's Five Forces to assess industry attractiveness for market-entry, M&A, or competitive positioning.
EDITOR'S REVIEW
By pairing Porter’s Five Forces with a formal metrics and scoring toolkit, this deck turns a classic framework into tangible decision-support for industry analysis. It features concrete industry examples from the PC and publishing sectors, illustrating how shifts in market share and supply chains influence each force. The resource is well-suited for strategy teams evaluating market-entry, acquisitions, or competitive positioning, offering framework diagrams, scoring templates, and an actionable insights report to drive stakeholder discussions. [Learn more]
$139.99, Excel workbook, Best for: Strategy teams and consultants conducting multi-phase company strategic reviews using Excel-based analysis templates
EDITOR'S REVIEW
This deck stands out for consolidating a wide range of strategic analysis models into one Excel-based toolkit and guiding users through a three-phase process from Situation Analysis to Recommendations. A concrete detail from the description is that Phase I concentrates on compiling core data—such as employee counts and geographic scope—to ground the analysis, with embedded tools for Porter's Five Forces, SWOT, TOWS, GE matrix, and SPACE charts helping shape the deeper assessments. It will be most valuable for strategy teams and consultants conducting multi-phase reviews who need a structured, data-driven path to translate insights into an actionable plan. [Learn more]
51-slide PowerPoint
$69.00
$69.00, 51-slides, Best for: Strategy leaders embedding foresight into planning to navigate volatility and uncertain futures
EDITOR'S REVIEW
This deck stands out by embedding structured foresight into planning workflows, pairing a practical process with concrete scenario tools rather than a purely theoretical view. It features the Foresight Diamond and a futures cone with alternative futures, plus an impact/uncertainty matrix linked to factors like PESTEL analysis, giving practitioners tangible decision-support assets. It’s especially valuable for strategy leaders and corporate planners who want to weave forward-looking insights into ongoing planning and crisis-response processes without overhauling their existing cycles. [Learn more]
11-slide PowerPoint
$20.00
$20.00, 11-slides, Best for: Executives planning market entry or strategic pivots needing PEST macro-environment insights.
EDITOR'S REVIEW
This deck stands out by pairing the PEST framework with a Trend Summary Matrix Template, giving a concrete structure to quantify and communicate macro-environment insights. It reflects a consulting-grade approach informed by practitioners from McKinsey, BCG, Deloitte, EY, and Capgemini. The resource is particularly valuable for strategy teams and executives planning market-entry initiatives or major pivots, providing data-informed context to anchor decisions. [Learn more]
16-slide PowerPoint
$29.00
$29.00, 16-slides, Best for: Executives and consultants conducting industry analysis, competitive benchmarking, and strategic forecasting using the SCP framework
EDITOR'S REVIEW
This deck distinguishes itself by turning the SCP framework into an actionable toolkit that follows a clear four-stage analysis path from basic conditions through to performance evaluation. It includes concrete templates for assessing market structure and performance and even maps the feedback loops that show how outcomes can influence conduct and structure. The material is particularly useful for executives and strategy teams conducting market analysis and long-range forecasting where external conditions must be tied to competitive outcomes. [Learn more]
109-slide PowerPoint
$99.00
$99.00, 109-slides, Best for: Corporate strategists and consultants planning prioritization, segmentation, and tactical launch for new-market entry
EDITOR'S REVIEW
This deck stands out for its McKinsey-trained executive provenance and a structured, 100+ slide, headline-body-bumper format that translates strategy into execution-ready tools. It includes practical components like a Profit Pool Map and Value Chain Analysis to locate where value accrues and where to target resources, along with a Market Entry Process that guides the sequence from research to launch. It is especially useful for corporate strategists and consulting teams planning prioritization, segmentation, and a tactical entry plan in new markets, offering a repeatable framework for disciplined market choice and rollout. [Learn more]
63-slide PowerPoint
$59.99
$59.99, 63-slides, Best for: New hire onboarding programs for management consultants needing structured industry analysis and data gathering skills.
EDITOR'S REVIEW
This deck distinguishes itself by coupling a structured industry-analysis framework with hands-on data-collection guidance and real-world case illustrations across insurance, consumer products, and retail. It introduces an XYZ approach to evaluating industry metrics and explicitly maps a universe of factors—from macroeconomic forces to consumer trends—along with practical options for gathering data from internal sources, government agencies, and expert interviews. The resource is particularly suited for new hires in strategy roles or onboarding programs who need a repeatable research plan and templates to deliver insights to clients. [Learn more]
19-slide PowerPoint
$29.00
$29.00, 19-slides, Best for: Management consultants and strategy teams preparing phase-5 industry assessments and client strategy workshops
EDITOR'S REVIEW
This deck stands out by embedding a structured six-phase approach to industry analysis and placing the work in phase 5, where consultants synthesize findings and make strategic recommendations. It includes value chain analysis templates, giving practitioners a ready-made framework to map how industry activities drive competitive positioning. The deck is particularly useful for management consultants and corporate strategy teams preparing client strategy workshops and market assessments. [Learn more]
31-slide PowerPoint
$39.99
$39.99, 31-slides, Best for: Strategy teams identifying profit pools to guide acquisitions and portfolio optimization
EDITOR'S REVIEW
This deck distinguishes itself by treating profit pools as a dynamic map of profitability across the industry's value chain, then anchoring that view with a practical mapping toolkit. It provides a profit pool mapping template to visualize where profits reside and how they flow, along with a clear step-by-step process for applying the analysis across sectors. It’s well suited for strategy teams guiding acquisitions and portfolio optimization, offering a structured way to uncover untapped profit sources and translate those insights into concrete strategic actions. [Learn more]
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