Overview
This topic investigates how organizations define and enable long-term direction under uncertainty. It integrates classical perspectives with contemporary approaches emphasizing agility, feedback, and continuous realignment. The analysis focuses on the translation of strategic intent into measurable objectives and governance mechanisms capable of sustaining consistency across multiple time horizons. Through comparative case evidence, the topic delineates how strategy can function simultaneously as an analytical process, a learning system, and a coordination device linking vision, structure, and performance outcomes.
Technical Briefs
- Balanced Scorecard: Translating Strategy into Measurable Performance
- Power–Interest Matrix: Mapping Stakeholders for Strategic Alignment
- VUCA: Navigating Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity
- Dynamic Capabilities: Building Organizational Agility and Strategic Renewal
- Porter's Five Forces: Assessing Competitive Structure and Market Attractiveness
- SWOT Analysis: From Diagnostic Framework to Strategic Synthesis
- VRIO Framework: Assessing Internal Resources for Sustainable Advantage
- ESTEMPLE* Analysis: A Comprehensive Framework for Environmental Scanning
Trainings
Introduction to Security and Compliance
- See the full picture of your compliance and security risks.
- Identify what to handle first.
- Create a clear plan to move forward with your team.
Coming soonRealign your business strategically
- Design a strategic roadmap tailored to your team’s strengths.
- Build agile, empowered, high-performing teams.
- Focus your efforts on what truly moves the needle.
Designing a Strategic Plan
- Deepen your understanding of your business landscape.
- Define a clear strategic direction with a realistic plan.
- Rally stakeholders around the plan for effective execution.
Research & Publications
Winning on Simplicity: Aldi's Dual Strategy of Cost Leadership and Quality Differentiation
Cite as: Zablah Humbert-Labeaumaz, N. (2020). Winning on Simplicity: Aldi's Dual Strategy of Cost Leadership and Quality Differentiation.
https://nadiahl.com/research/aldi-strategic-case-study/
Purpose Meets Profit: Insights from Emerging Social Entrepreneurs in Toronto
Cite as: Zablah Humbert-Labeaumaz, N. (2020). Purpose Meets Profit: Insights from Emerging Social Entrepreneurs in Toronto.
https://nadiahl.com/research/social-entrepreneurship-study/
From Retail to the Cloud: Strategic Reinvention and Competitive Advantage at Amazon
Cite as: Zablah Humbert-Labeaumaz, N. (2019). From Retail to the Cloud: Strategic Reinvention and Competitive Advantage at Amazon.
https://nadiahl.com/research/amazon-strategic-case-study/
Balancing Profit and Preservation: Sustainable Strategies for Wildlife Management in South Africa
Cite as: Zablah Humbert-Labeaumaz, N. (2019). Balancing Profit and Preservation: Sustainable Strategies for Wildlife Management in South Africa.
https://nadiahl.com/research/sustainable-south-africa/
Key References
- Igor Ansoff, H., & Sullivan, P. A. (1993). Optimizing profitability in turbulent environments: A formula for strategic success. Long Range Planning, 26(5), 11–23. https://doi.org/10.1016/0024-6301(93)90073-o
- Bell, G. G., & Rochford, L. (2016). Rediscovering SWOT’s integrative nature: A new understanding of an old framework. The International Journal of Management Education, 14(3), 310–326. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijme.2016.06.003
- Bolman, L. G., & Deal, T. E. (2017). Reframing Organizations. Jossey-Bass.
- Cummings, S., & Angwin, D. (2015). Strategy Builder. John Wiley & Sons.
- Porter, M. E. (1980). Competitive Strategy: Techniques for Analyzing Industries and Competitors. Free Press.
- Spier, M. S. (1973). Kurt Lewin’s “Force Field Analysis”. Annual Handbook For Group Facilitators, pp. 111-113.