The S3 Consulting Strategic Planning Approach

Our four-step facilitated process is designed to help clients make the most informed business decisions and ensure they are moving strategically with a clear and direct path to reach their goals – whether they’re exploring opportunities, launching new ventures, or preparing an existing organization for growth. We do not just provide a plan, we work with clients to create strategies and solutions.
Step 1: Set Planning Objectives
Understanding your: Needs; Expectations; Desired Results; Scope of Work
Step 2: Situation Analysis
Various diagnosis tools and techniques are used to: Assess Internal Factors; Identify Stakeholders & Assess Their Characteristics; Examine the Industry Environment; Review Competitive Pressures and/or Alternative Service Providers.
Step 3: Strategy Design
We develop a tailored strategic direction that is aligned with your goals. We evaluate strategic options based on your organization’s Key Success Factors, sustainable competitive advantage and the diagnosis results from Step 2.
Step 4: Action Plan
Create Strategy Map complete with: Tactics; Role Assignment; Milestones; Resource Allocation; Key Performance Indicators
“Shannan is an effective communicator including good writing skills, active listening, and facilitation. She also has strong business acumen, a solid understanding of strategic and business planning, and significant knowledge in economic development. She is organized and uses her superior time management skills to ensure that she is providing high quality services to her clients.”

Bill Brandon, President, Solutions at Work Inc.
Calgary, AB