This is the hardest meeting. Identify the friction between the 4 perspectives. For example, "Customer demands low price (Perspective 2) vs. Our need to invest in Technology (Perspective 4)."
Elect a "Plan Owner" (usually the CEO or Head of Strategy). They will draft the 1-page document. Limit the draft to 6 critical projects. mindshop 431
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Take the conflicts and sort them into the 3 Horizons. Which problems must be solved now (H1) vs. later (H2/H3)? Our need to invest in Technology (Perspective 4)
Gather your team. Using collaboration software (Mindshop’s native tool or a Miro board), populate the "4 Perspectives." Do not debate yet; just collect data.
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