The Dao of Strategic Assessment #8: The Process

Q: How does one prevails over their competitors?

A: Assess, Position and Influence

Q: How does one assess?

A: Know the end in mind. Define the specific type of intelligence that one is going to collect before the act of assessing begins.

• Collect the necessary but relevant data.
• Compare the categorized data.
• Contrast the differences by focusing on the relevant indicators.
• Count the numbers within the subcategories that are hidden behind the performance metrics. (It is important to verify the authenticity of the data.)
• Calculate the probabilities of winning.

It is that simple. ... Or is it? ...