Strategic Compass
Navigate strategic decisions with AI-powered analysis that synthesizes market intelligence, competitive dynamics, and organizational capabilities into actionable guidance.
What is Strategic Compass?#
Strategic Compass is PromptReports' decision intelligence tool designed for strategic planning and executive decision-making. It combines real-time market intelligence, competitive analysis, and scenario modeling to help leaders navigate complex strategic choices with greater confidence and clarity.
Unlike static strategy documents that become outdated quickly, Strategic Compass provides a living, continuously updated view of your strategic landscape. It integrates trend data, competitive movements, and market signals to surface emerging opportunities and threats while they're still actionable.
For Strategic Decision Makers
- C-suite executives making portfolio and investment decisions
- Strategy teams developing annual and long-range plans
- Business unit leaders evaluating market opportunities
- Board members requiring concise strategic intelligence
- Investors assessing strategic positioning of companies
Key Components#
Strategic Compass integrates multiple analytical components:
Opportunity Radar
Real-time scanning of market opportunities, emerging spaces, and unmet needs that align with your capabilities.
Threat Detection
Early warning system for competitive threats, market disruptions, and strategic risks to your position.
Position Assessment
Continuous evaluation of your competitive position across key dimensions and markets.
Strategic Options
AI-generated strategic alternatives with trade-off analysis and implementation considerations.
Scenario Modeling
Explore how different strategic choices play out under various market conditions.
Decision Navigator
Structured decision frameworks that guide you through complex strategic choices.
Strategic Frameworks#
Strategic Compass applies established strategic frameworks augmented with AI analysis:
| Framework | Application | Key Outputs |
|---|---|---|
| SWOT Analysis | Internal and external factor assessment | Prioritized strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats |
| Porter's Five Forces | Industry competitive dynamics | Force intensity scores, strategic implications |
| Blue Ocean Strategy | Value innovation opportunities | Strategy canvas, new market space identification |
| Ansoff Matrix | Growth direction evaluation | Market/product expansion recommendations |
| BCG Matrix | Portfolio analysis | Business unit positioning, resource allocation |
| Value Chain Analysis | Competitive advantage sources | Activity optimization opportunities |
| Scenario Planning | Future uncertainty navigation | Multiple future scenarios, contingency strategies |
| OKR Alignment | Strategy execution tracking | Objective progress, key result metrics |
Framework Selection
Setting Up Your Compass#
Configure Strategic Compass to reflect your unique strategic context:
Define Your Organization
Map Your Competitive Landscape
Set Strategic Objectives
Configure Data Sources
Establish Thresholds
Connect Internal Data
Goal Configuration
Define strategic objectives with measurable outcomes for AI to track and analyze.
Competitor Profiles
Build detailed competitor profiles that update automatically with new intelligence.
KPI Integration
Connect performance metrics for context-aware strategic recommendations.
Market Definition
Define your market boundaries and segments for focused analysis.
Scenario Planning#
Explore how strategies perform under different future conditions:
Scenario Builder
Create custom scenarios by combining different assumptions about market, competitive, and macro conditions.
AI Scenario Generation
Let AI generate plausible scenarios based on current trends and historical patterns.
Impact Analysis
Model how each scenario affects your strategic options, resources, and outcomes.
Robust Strategies
Identify strategies that perform well across multiple scenarios for resilience.
| Scenario Type | Variables | Planning Horizon |
|---|---|---|
| Market Disruption | Technology change, new entrants, regulation | 2-5 years |
| Economic Conditions | Growth rates, interest rates, currency | 1-3 years |
| Competitive Response | Competitor actions, M&A, partnerships | 1-2 years |
| Regulatory Change | Policy shifts, compliance requirements | 1-5 years |
| Technology Evolution | Adoption curves, capability development | 3-10 years |
| Customer Behavior | Preference shifts, channel evolution | 1-3 years |
{
"scenario_name": "AI Disruption Acceleration",
"time_horizon": "3 years",
"assumptions": {
"ai_adoption_rate": "accelerated (+50% vs baseline)",
"competitor_response": "aggressive AI investment",
"customer_expectations": "rapid shift to AI-powered services",
"regulatory_environment": "permissive with emerging guardrails"
},
"analyze_impact_on": [
"market_share",
"required_capabilities",
"investment_needs",
"talent_requirements"
]
}Strategic Monitoring#
Keep your strategic intelligence current with continuous monitoring:
Signal Tracking
Monitor early signals of strategic shifts in your market, competitors, and ecosystem.
Alert System
Receive notifications when significant strategic events or threshold breaches occur.
Periodic Reviews
Automated generation of strategic review materials on your preferred schedule.
Assumption Testing
Continuously validate strategic assumptions against incoming data and events.
| Monitor Type | What It Tracks | Alert Triggers |
|---|---|---|
| Competitor Watch | Product launches, hiring, partnerships, financials | Major moves, pattern changes |
| Market Signals | Demand indicators, pricing trends, share shifts | Threshold breaches, trend reversals |
| Technology Watch | Emerging tech, adoption rates, capability gaps | Breakthrough developments |
| Regulatory Watch | Policy proposals, enforcement actions | Material regulatory changes |
| Macro Watch | Economic indicators, geopolitical events | Significant impact potential |
Strategic Early Warning
Team Collaboration#
Strategic planning is a team effort. Collaborate effectively with these features:
Strategy Workspaces
Shared spaces where strategy teams can collaborate on analysis, scenarios, and decisions.
Insight Sharing
Share specific findings, scenarios, or recommendations with stakeholders.
Decision Tracking
Document strategic decisions, rationale, and expected outcomes for future reference.
Board Reporting
Generate board-ready strategic updates with consistent format and depth.
Actionable Outputs#
Strategic Compass produces deliverables designed for action:
| Output | Content | Audience |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic Dashboard | Real-time view of strategic position, signals, opportunities | Strategy teams, executives |
| Opportunity Briefs | Detailed analysis of specific opportunities with recommendations | Decision makers |
| Threat Assessments | Analysis of competitive or market threats with response options | Leadership teams |
| Scenario Reports | Full scenario analyses with strategic implications | Strategic planning |
| Board Summaries | Concise strategic intelligence for governance | Board of directors |
| Decision Memos | Structured analysis for specific strategic decisions | Executive teams |
| Quarterly Reviews | Comprehensive strategic position assessments | Leadership, investors |
| Action Plans | Prioritized initiatives with milestones and metrics | Implementation teams |
From Insight to Action
Best Practices#
Maximize the value of Strategic Compass with these recommendations: