12 Business Frameworks
Tools
A tool, no matter how powerful, is only as good as the hand that wields it — these frameworks have been applied across naval defense, maritime, and digital consulting engagements.
Innovator's Method
Framework for developing new products and services under uncertainty, integrating lean startup and design thinking principles with stages: problem understanding, solution hypothesis, prototyping, piloting, and scaling.
ARC Framework
Digital transformation blueprint addressing Architecture (infrastructure and structures), Routines (daily practices and processes), and Culture (beliefs and values). Learned at INSEAD.
Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
Method for identifying and communicating distinctive advantages that differentiate a brand from competitors while resonating with target audiences.
Gap Analysis
Foundational consulting tool comparing the current organizational state against the desired future state to identify discrepancies and craft bridging strategies.
SWOT Analysis
Strategic assessment examining Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats to provide a comprehensive organizational positioning perspective.
Porter's Five Forces
Competitive landscape framework analyzing: threat of new entrants, supplier bargaining power, buyer bargaining power, threat of substitutes, and competitor rivalry intensity.
BCG Matrix
Product portfolio analysis tool plotting business units by market growth and relative market share across four quadrants: Stars, Cash Cows, Question Marks, and Dogs.
PESTEL Analysis
Macro-environmental assessment examining Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal factors shaping the business landscape.
Value Chain Analysis
Operations framework identifying value-adding activities through primary activities (inbound logistics, operations, outbound logistics, marketing/sales, service) and support activities.
Balanced Scorecard
Performance measurement system balancing Financial, Customer, Internal Process, and Learning & Growth perspectives to align strategy with execution.
Resource Management
Allocation methodologies including FIFO, LIFO, FILO, and FCFS for inventory, network, and task scheduling optimization.
Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA)
Decision-making framework quantifying costs and benefits with NPV calculations to guide resource allocation and investment decisions.