STR.1:3 - Forces

• A recognizable starting question makes work possible, but an early formulation can conceal the most important alternative.
• The strategic subject needs a usable boundary, while customers, partners and shared capabilities can make the consequences cross it.
• A long horizon exposes durable consequences, but today’s chooser may control only a small near-term commitment.
• Clear authority prevents overcommitment, while a team can often complete useful advice before every later permission exists.
• Additional inquiry can clarify a disputed scope, but it consumes time that may be needed for the decision itself.