Business Builders Blueprint and Other Strategic Tools

The Business Builder’s Blueprint is a comprehensive strategic planning tool and process used by TAB (The Alternative Board) to help business owners develop a clear roadmap for their business.
Key Features:

Structured Process

Guides members through strategic planning over 12 months
Online Tool: Allows members to input and track their progress
Holistic Approach: Covers personal vision, company vision, and business strategy

Main Components

Personal Vision: Helps align business goals with personal aspirations
Company Vision: Defines the long-term direction of the business
Strategic Advantage: Identifies value propositions and differentiators
SWOT Analysis: Evaluates Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats Values & Culture: Defines company values and culture statement
Accountability Chart: Clarifies roles and responsibilities within the organization
Critical Success Factors & Goals: Identifies key factors for achieving the company vision
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Establishes metrics to track business performance
Strategies & Action Plans: Develops concrete plans to achieve goals
Financial Plan: Creates budgets and financial targets

Business Diagnostic

The Business Diagnostic is a comprehensive assessment tool used to evaluate different aspects of a member’s business.

Key Features

Prioritization: Members prioritize 10 core business categories
Detailed Questionnaires: Each category contains in-depth questions
Gap Analysis: Identifies areas for improvement

Process

Members prioritize the categories based on importance to their business
They complete detailed questionnaires for each category
Results are analyzed to identify strengths and areas for improvement
The coach and member discuss results and develop action plans.

The Business Builder’s Blueprint and Business Diagnostic work together to provide a comprehensive framework for business improvement. The Blueprint guides the overall strategic planning process, while the Diagnostic offers detailed insights into specific areas of the business, informing the strategic planning efforts and helping to identify key areas for focus and improvement.