VMOST Analysis Strategy Framework Template

Description
First proposed by Rakesh Sondhi in 1999 in his book "Total Strategy", VMOST Analysis is a strategic planning technique designed to evaluate an organization's overall strategy and supporting activities, and to determine whether they are aligned. The VMOST acronym stands for Vision, Mission, Objectives, Strategy, and Tactics. This framework facilitates a comprehensive assessment of an organization's strategic direction by ensuring that each component - from the overarching vision to the specific tactics employed - is coherent and mutually supportive. By applying VMOST Analysis, organizations can identify and address any misalignments, thereby enhancing the effectiveness and coherence of their strategic initiatives.

Explanations of the VMOST acronym :

👁️ V - VISION : The vision represents the long-term aspiration of the organization. It describes what the company wants to become and the impact it wishes to have. The vision is often inspirational and motivational for employees. It is your organization's purpose, defined in terms of its values or how it goes about doing business. It should inspire staff and help customers understand why they would want to use the company's products or services.

💪 M - MISSION : The missiondescribes the purpose of the organization. It explains why the company existsand what it doeson a daily basis to achieve its vision. The mission is more concrete and operational than thevision. It is also your organization's purpose, but expressed in terms of keymeasures that must be reached to achieve your vision. Example : Google: "To organizethe world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.”

🎯 O - OBJECTIVES : Objectives are specific, measurablegoals that the organization aims to achieve. They are generally defined for shorter periods thanthe vision and mission and are aligned with these. These arespecific goals that you must meet to achieve the mission. To choose appropriategoals, study deeper the S.M.A.R.T. method (Specific, Measurable, Achievable /Acceptable, Relevant, Time-Bound)

♟️ S - STRATEGY : “Competitive Strategy is about being different. It means deliberately choosing a different set of activities to deliver a unique mix of value” (PORTER, 1996, HBR). Strategy describes the plans and actions the organization will implement to achieve its objectives. It includes market choices, competitive advantages, and the resources needed. This is the overall plan to meet corporate objectives and beat existing or potential alternatives/ competition to your product/ service.

🧩 T - TACTICS : Tactics are the specific,concrete actions theorganization will take to implement its strategy. They are operational in nature andcan include marketing initiatives, process improvements, sales, humanresources, operations, financing or product developments. These are specific sets ofactions needed to execute your strategy. Adaptative to reality of execution, they are oftenembedded in short feedback loops.

Given the pertinence of the VMOST Framework for strategists to lay out where and how STRATEGY can be embeded in a more global picture, I decided to create a universal template anyone can use in a business setting.

Optimize your strategic planning with our comprehensive VMOST template, designed to help organizations define and achieve their long-term goals effectively. The VMOST framework (Vision, Mission, Objectives, Strategy, Tactics) provides a structured approach to align your organization's purpose, objectives, and actions.

Benefits:

- Alignment: Ensure that all stakeholders are working towards the same goals.
- Clarity: Provide a clear roadmap for achieving your organization's vision.
- Accountability: Establish measurable objectives and track progress.
- Adaptability: Easily update and adjust your plans as circumstances change.

This template is perfect for businesses, non-profits, and any organization looking to streamline their strategic planning process. Download it today and start building a solid foundation for your organization's future success.

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- 3 editable Microsoft PowerPoint Template Slides
- with a short online & offline methodology (9 steps), with pedagogical illustrations for each step.

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- Tim

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