Leading-Edge Methodologies

We believe in using the right tools for the job at hand. Our consultants have a long history of successfully applying a number of proven, leading-edge methodologies. To answer the toughest strategy questions, a project may require use of one or more of the following:

  • Strategic Gaming, our signature approach, is a valuable, practical application of game theory that helps companies gain insight into any issue in which the actions of competitors, partners, and other stakeholders are important drivers. This straightforward, fast, and intuitive methodology involves a three-stage process that culminates in organizational alignment on a dynamic road map: a strategic and tactical action plan to help shape and direct the business issue at hand under all feasible contingencies. more

  • Decision Analysis is a powerful method for quantifying value and risk, comparing strategic alternatives, and systematically focusing teams on the factors that truly drive value. Most of SGG's work in decision analysis is done for companies that are faced with big bet decisions in highly complex and uncertain situations, and that require extensive organizational alignment-building.

  • Real Options Analysis focuses on the value that comes from anticipated learning and the flexibility to take advantage of it through downstream decisions. Since real options are rarely encountered on their own and are mostly embedded in a larger strategic context and our approach flexibly integrates their treatment with our other strategy methods. We apply real options using highly transparent models and assessments so that the rationale and results are clear to all. We arm our clients with clear, contingent execution plans so that they understand the signposts for exercising downstream options. Our approach ensures our clients are able to fully identify and capture strategic value. more

  • Portfolio Analysis helps our clients make better resource-allocation decisions from a richer set of alternatives. We have applied our approach to portfolios of R&D projects, assets and businesses, helping our clients establish the processes and tools that let them internalize our approach. This enables our clients to make real-time decisions based on a consistent understanding of value, risk, time lines, resource requirements, and tradeoffs across the portfolio. This allows executives to fully understand the consequences of their decisions and clearly communicate the rationale. In turn, teams have a streamlined execution plan to hit the ground running and implement chosen alternatives. more

  • War Gaming Simulations help companies face complex, highly amorphous situations by understanding potential threats and ways to deal with emerging situations through role-playing exercises that energize teams and provide powerful, qualitative insights.

  • Political Analysis helps reveal the options and motivations of governments and governmental actors—politicians, agencies, legislatures—to assess the risks and value of alternative strategies. SGG can provide its clients with expertise in this area that is unmatched in management consulting.

  • Valuation Modeling complements most of our applications of Strategic Gaming, decision analysis, real options, and portfolio analysis, providing rigor and depth of understanding.

To see if Strategic Gaming and/or other methodologies we employ can help you, please complete our diagnostic tool.