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Strategic Context Map

Visualize the forces shaping your organization: market drivers, competitive pressures, technology shifts, and strategic priorities that create the case for transformation.

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Strategic Context Map

Visualize the forces shaping your organization: market drivers, competitive pressures, technology shifts, and strategic priorities that create the case for transformation.

O-M-ARC-SCM

Introduction

Transformation doesn’t happen in a vacuum. The Strategic Context Map captures the external and internal forces that shape why change is needed and what success looks like. It creates shared understanding of the landscape before diving into detailed analysis.

Phase	Map
Lens	Architecture
Purpose	Understand the strategic landscape driving transformation
Output	Strategic Context Map
Who’s Involved	Strategy team, enterprise architects, senior leadership
Duration	2-3 hours

Steps

Identify external drivers (market trends, technology shifts, regulation, competition)
Map internal drivers (strategy, pain points, opportunities, constraints)
Document competitive landscape and positioning
Clarify strategic priorities and investment themes
Connect drivers to transformation objectives
Validate with leadership and key stakeholders

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Current Capability Model

Influence Map

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