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Strategic Inflection Point – What It Is and Why It Matters

August 27, 2025 by Mike Roberts

A strategic inflection point (SIP) is the moment when fundamental changes in an industry, market, or technology force a company to adapt, or risk decline. The term was popularized by Andy Grove, the legendary CEO of Intel, who described it as the time when a business must make critical choices to survive disruptive shifts. According … Read more

What Is An Activity System Map?

July 15, 2024July 12, 2024 by Mike Roberts

Introduced by Michael Porter in 1985, an activity system map is a powerful tool used in strategic planning to visualize and enhance an organization’s competitive edge. It illustrates the links between the clusters of activities and the processes that support the core competencies, hence representing how the activities pursued by an organization fit with and … Read more