1. Does your business have clear strategic direction in writing that aligns everyone’s activities?
  2. Does your business currently have differentiating competitive advantage that positions you as the market leader?
  3. Does your organization have a common language for and understanding of strategy?
  4. Does your team consistently have strategic-level conversations that stay out of the tactical and operational weeds of the business and lead to organizational improvements and market-winning strategies?
  5. Have you updated and evolved your business model in the past year to create innovation in your market?
  6. Would you describe your team’s behavior as primarily proactive and strategic versus reactive and tactical?
  7. Does your team have a consistent process and practical tools for strategic thinking and planning?