No Longer A Blank Piece Of Paper

The first step is very simple. A title bar is created that names the activity undertaken, CON-Factor Analysis, and defines the Business Challenge the analysis is being applied to.

Strategic Landscape Established

Business problems & challenges do not exist in isolation. They are typically resident within a given environment which can also be referred to as the Strategic Landscape. In this example, the issue of how to manage Empty Container Decontamination Facilities relates to the fact that one third of all shipping containers arriving in New Zealand are landed empty, as we are a net exporter of goods; i.e., our requirements for shipping containers for export purposes can not be solely met by the volume of containers arriving in the country loaded with imported goods.

Supply Chain Defined

Any meaningful analysis needs to take the Supply Chain that relates to the product or service under investigation under account. This ensures that the analysis is multi-faceted and does not just focus on limited aspects of the Business Challenge.

CON-Factors Added

The CON-Factors are discussed in a separate blog - http://confactor.blogspot.com . In essence, ensuring that they are understood and managed will guide an organisation towards solving its critical business issues. CON-Factor Analysis represents strategic planning at your fingertips and moves a process previously shrouded in mystery from the boardroom to the 'shop floor'.

Analysis Complete!

The bullet points listed under each CON-Factor represent the critical issues related to the Business Challenge the CON-Factor Analysis is being applied to. Each bullet point becomes an Action Plan in its own right. Convergence is achieved as solutions to the identified challenges are implemented.