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Corporate Strategy Framework

Decide what businesses to own and how the centre adds value.

Methodology

Corporate model across portfolio logic, parenting advantage, capital allocation, M&A and synergy management.

Components

Portfolio composition; Parenting advantage; Capital allocation; M&A & divestment; Synergy management; Corporate operating model.

Governance

Board and CEO own corporate strategy; corporate development executes; CFO validates capital.

Maturity levels

L1
Initial (0–40) — Ad-hoc, undocumented, reactive.
L2
Developing (41–55) — Framework emerging; pockets of practice.
L3
Defined (56–70) — Documented, standardised, governed.
L4
Managed (71–85) — Measured, benchmarked, continuously improved.
L5
Optimised (86–100) — Strategic asset; competitive differentiator.

Implementation roadmap

Diagnose (assess maturity) → Design (tailor framework & governance) → Build (strategy, plans, tools) → Embed (cascade, capability, cadence) → Sustain (review, learn, re-score).

Deliverables

Framework document, governance & RACI, templates, maturity score & roadmap, board reporting pack.

Advisory opportunities

Corporate strategy review; Portfolio strategy; M&A strategy support.

Across the Business Strategy ecosystem

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