## Growth Strategy Development Roadmap

### Slide Content

The slide is titled "Growth Strategy Development Roadmap" and outlines a five-step process for strategy formulation and execution. Each step is described with a brief question to guide thinking.
- **Set Objective**: Focuses on defining the goals with a prompt "What do we want to achieve?" to initiate strategy planning.
- **Analyze Initial Situation**: Emphasizes assessing available resources by asking "Do we have enough resources?" vital for realistic planning.
- **Analyze Market and Industry Developments**: Encourages examining customer trends and market changes, guided by "How are customer needs changing?" to ensure relevancy.
- **Determine Strategy**: Involves identifying the required knowledge with "Do we have the necessary know-how?" key for strategic positioning.
- **Implement**: Pertains to execution timeline considerations prompted by "What is the best timeline for the implementation?" essential for effective strategy roll-out.

### Graphical Look

- The slide uses a horizontal layout with five connected circular icons, each representing a step in the strategy development process.
- There are five columns, each with a distinct color overlay signifying a unique step: dark blue for "Set Objective," light blue for "Analyze Initial Situation," turquoise for "Analyze Market and Industry Developments," green for "Determine Strategy," and orange for "Implement."
- The circular icons contain symbols relevant to each step: a target for objectives, magnifying glass for analysis, intertwined loops for market analysis, a tic-tac-toe symbol for strategy formation, and a gear for implementation.
- Each column has a title in bold font and a list of bullet points for details, with placeholder text "Write your text here."
- The icons are connected with arrow-shaped paths, illustrating a progression from one step to the next.
- The slide background is white, providing a clean backdrop that contrasts with the colorful graphical elements. The overall look of the slide is professional and visually engaging, with a structured flow that guides the viewer through the steps of strategy development. The use of color-coding and distinct icons facilitates quick understanding of each strategic phase.

### Use Cases

- To present a business growth plan in a corporate strategy meeting or a board presentation.
- For workshops or seminars focusing on teaching strategic planning and execution to business professionals.
- To communicate a company's growth strategy to stakeholders, including employees, during internal communications or town hall meetings.
- As a template for consultants advising clients on strategy development and business expansion initiatives.