--- title: 23 Best Strategy Tools For Your Organization in 2023 description: The 23 best strategy tools - Our list of the best strategic planning tools, strategic management tools, and strategy execution tools for business strategy! image: https://5028884.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Cover%20-%20Blog%20Post%20(26).jpg --- [![Cascade Strategy Logo](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/hubfs/cascade-logo-svg.svg "Cascade Strategy Logo")](https://www.cascade.app) [![Book a demo](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5028884/9a552849-d464-4554-b5a1-1e7b8d0ca23f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5028884/9a552849-d464-4554-b5a1-1e7b8d0ca23f) ** ** Overview - [![Overview](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Website/Icons%20-%20Megamenu/icon-overview.svg) Cascade Overview Build strategic plans, tasks, & achieve those goals. ](https://cascade.app/strategy-platform/) - [![Integrations](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Website/Icons%20-%20Megamenu/icon-integrations.svg) Integrations Bring all your apps together & achieve strategic clarity. ](https://cascade.app/integrations) - [![Customer Stories](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Website/Icons%20-%20Megamenu/icon-customer-stories.svg) Customer Stories See how Cascade aligns teams, and executes strategic goals in organizations. ](https://cascade.app/customer-case-studies) - [![Strategy Execution Software](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Website/Icons%20-%20Megamenu/icon-strategy-purple.svg) Strategy Execution Software Strategy isn't a thing that you do in addition to business. It is your business. ](https://cascade.app/what-is-strategy-execution-software) Features - [![Plans](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Website/Icons%20-%20Megamenu/icon-plans.svg) Plans ](https://cascade.app/strategy-planning-software) - [![Projects and KPIs](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Website/Icons%20-%20Megamenu/icon-projects.svg) Projects & Goals ](https://cascade.app/goal-management-software) - [![GoalDeck](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Website/Icons/Icons%20-%20Megamenu/icon-goaldeck.svg) GoalDeck ](https://cascade.app/features/goaldeck) - [![Dashboards and Reports](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Website/Icons%20-%20Megamenu/icon-explore.svg) Dashboards & Reports ](https://cascade.app/strategy-dashboard-software) - [![Maps](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Website/Icons%20-%20Megamenu/icon-maps.svg) Cascade Maps ](https://cascade.app/features/maps) - [![KPIs & OKRs](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Website/Icons%20-%20Megamenu/icon-kpi-okr.svg) KPIs & OKRs ](https://cascade.app/features/kpi-okr) [Product Tour](https://www.cascade.app/product-tour) [Book a Demo](https://www.cascade.app/book-demo) [Sign up for free](https://go.cascade.app/?signup=true) [Try for free](https://www.cascade.app/trial) Ways to use Cascade - [![Strategic planning](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Website/Icons/Icons%20-%20Megamenu/icon-menu-use-strategy.svg) Strategic Planning ](https://www.cascade.app/solutions/strategic-planning) - [![OKR](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Website/Icons/Icons%20-%20Megamenu/icon-menu-use-okr.svg) OKRs ](https://www.cascade.app/solutions/okr-software) - [![Portfolio management](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Website/Icons/Icons%20-%20Megamenu/icon-menu-use-portfolio.svg) Portfolio Management ](https://www.cascade.app/solutions/portfolio-management) - [![Transformation](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Website/Icons/Icons%20-%20Megamenu/icon-menu-use-transformation.svg) Transformation ](https://www.cascade.app/solutions/transformation-strategy) Roles that love Cascade - [![Overview](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Website/Icons/Icons%20-%20Megamenu/icon-menu-executives-1.svg) Executives ](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/solutions/executives?hsLang=en-us) - [![Overview](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Website/Icons/Icons%20-%20Megamenu/icon-menu-operations-1.svg) Operations ](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/solutions/operations?hsLang=en-us) - [![Overview](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Website/Icons/Icons%20-%20Megamenu/icon-menu-strategy-1.svg) Strategy Planners ](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/solutions/strategy?hsLang=en-us) - [![Overview](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Website/Icons/Icons%20-%20Megamenu/icon-menu-portfolio-1.svg) Portfolio Managers ](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/solutions/pmo?hsLang=en-us) - [![Overview](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Website/Icons/Icons%20-%20Megamenu/icon-menu-transformation-1.svg) Transformation Managers ](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/solutions/transformation-managers?hsLang=en-us) [![Strategy execution software for enterprise](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Website/2022/megamenu-feature-enterprise.jpg) Cascade for Enterprise ![](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Website/Icons/Icons%20-%20Megamenu/icon-open-feature.svg) ](https://www.cascade.app/enterprise-strategy-software) [Product Tour](https://www.cascade.app/product-tour) [Book a Demo](https://www.cascade.app/book-demo) [Sign up for free](https://go.cascade.app/?signup=true) [Try for free](https://www.cascade.app/trial) Learn - [![Strategy Factory Reports](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Website/Icons%20-%20Megamenu/icon-tips-tricks-purple.svg) Strategy Factory The Wikipedia of strategy. 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Try Cascade, the #1 Strategy Execution platform. Get started for free](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5028884/dae4472f-f9f3-4481-8843-251a40d8a26d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5028884/dae4472f-f9f3-4481-8843-251a40d8a26d) Developing a sound strategy is something every organization strives to achieve. A highly effective strategy helps organizations establish their competitive position, grow market share, and thrive in a ruthless business environment. Or they become irrelevant and slowly die. However, choosing the right tools to execute that strategy and bring their strategic processes to life is something few are concerned with.  In this article, we will cover a collection of strategy tools that every growth-oriented strategist should have in their strategy toolkit:  - [Strategic planning tools](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/blog/best-strategy-tools#planning) - [Strategic management tools](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/blog/best-strategy-tools#management) - [Strategic tracking tools](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/blog/best-strategy-tools#tracking) - [Strategy execution tool that companies prefer to keep secret ](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/blog/best-strategy-tools#execution) - + Free templates to power up your strategy  ## **[![#1 Strategy Execution Platform Say goodbye to strategy spreadsheets. It’s time for Cascade. 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[GAP Analysis Toolkit](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/blog/gap-analysis?hsLang=en-us)** This toolkit will help you understand the gap between where you’re today and what you need to do to get where you want to be as a company. *Free template included.*  #### **2. SWOT Analysis** Use [this guide with free template](https://www.cascade.app/blog/swot-analysis-template) to help you identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats you should consider when evaluating your strategic options.  #### **3. [PEST Analysis](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/blog/how-to-do-a-pestle-analysis?hsLang=en-us)** PEST Analysis helps you to analyze Political, Economic, Social, and Technological factors that could impact your strategy. Or you can grab this[**PESTLE Analysis Template**](https://www.tcc-net.com/resources/templates/pestle-analysis), which includes Legal & Environmental factors. #### **4. [Vrio Analysis Tool](https://www.cascade.app/blog/vrio-framework)** VRIO will help you identify your business's competitive advantages. #### **5. Porter's Five Forces model** [Porter's Five Forces framework](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/blog/porters-5-forces?hsLang=en-us) (introduced by [Michael Porter](https://www.isc.hbs.edu/strategy/business-strategy/Pages/the-five-forces.aspx)) helps you identify five forces that place competitive pressure on a company in any given industry. It focuses on these five dimensions: Threat of New Entrants, Supplier Power, Buyer Power, Threat of Substitutes, and Competitive Rivalry. #### **6. Mckinsey 7S Framework** [Mckinsey 7S model](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/blog/mckinsey-7s-model?hsLang=en-us) is an oldie but goldie. This tool will help you identify strategic alignment between departments and processes. Grab your template in this[ free collection](https://www.cascade.app/internal-analysis-toolkit-download) of templates for internal analysis.  #### **7. [Ansoff Matrix](https://www.cascade.app/blog/the-ansoff-matrix-helps-organizations-grow)** This matrix can help you figure out which of four strategic directions you should take to grow your business successfully. Its four quadrants include market penetration, product development, market development, and diversification. #### **8. BCG matrix** Boston Consulting Group developed a valuable strategic planning tool to help companies prioritize their different businesses. You can find a [free BCG matrix template here](https://www.figma.com/templates/bcg-matrix-example/).  #### **9. [Value Chain Analysis](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/blog/value-chain-analysis-guide?hsLang=en-us)** Want to review your new product’s journey? This [template](https://www.figma.com/templates/value-chain-analysis-template/) will help you identify and analyze all related activities and processes to increase efficiency.  #### **10. [The Business Model Canvas](https://www.strategyzer.com/canvas/business-model-canvas)** Use this strategic management tool to assess new business models, whether you are an existing business or a fast-growing start-up.  #### 11. Risk Assessment Matrix [A risk matrix](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/blog/risk-matrix-guide?hsLang=en-us) can help you identify and prioritize risk mitigation initiatives that can affect the success of your strategy execution.    **You can also download our **[**internal analysis toolkit **](https://www.cascade.app/internal-analysis-toolkit-download)**with a collection of templates to help you with analysis. ** ***📚 Related readings:*** - [Ultimate Strategic Planning Guide](https://www.cascade.app/blog/strategic-planning-guide) - [How To Conduct Internal Analysis (+ Free Templates)](https://www.cascade.app/blog/internal-analysis) - [How To Perform Gap Analysis In 5 Easy Steps ](https://www.cascade.app/blog/gap-analysis?hsLang=en-us) ### **Strategic planning tools for strategy formulation** Strategy formulation is where the rubber hits the road. By now, you should have a good idea of your internal capabilities and the situation of your external business environment. So, it's time to set goals and create a plan to achieve them.  #### **1. [Vision Statement Toolkit](https://www.cascade.app/vision-statement-toolkit?hsLang=en-us)** This Excel-based strategy tool will help you create a vision statement for your organization from scratch. #### **2. [Values Toolkit](https://www.cascade.app/creating-company-values?hsLang=en-us)** Another pillar of your strategy is setting your strategic values. This Excel-based strategy toolkit will help with that process. #### **3. [Strategic Planning Template](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/templates/strategic-planning-template?hsLang=en-us)** If you need a strategic planning template to get 2023 started on the right foot, we’ve got a template just for you. This template has been battle-tested by thousands of users and is designed to be easy to use. 👉 Get your for [here](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/templates/strategic-planning-template?hsLang=en-us)—for free.  ![strategic planning template](https://www.cascade.app/hs-fs/hubfs/strategy%20plan%20template-1.png?width=650&height=408&name=strategy%20plan%20template-1.png) *A preview of Cascade's free and customizable strategic planning template * #### **4. [KPI ](https://www.cascade.app/kpi-cheat-sheets?hsLang=en-us)Cheatsheets** [Here](https://www.cascade.app/kpi-cheat-sheets?hsLang=en-us) you can explore an online library of free [KPI examples](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/blog/kpi-examples?hsLang=en-us) for various industries to inspire you.  While your company’s strategy will need to be crafted to meet your organization's unique requirements and goals, you can use pre-built strategy templates as jumping-off points to build a highly effective strategic plan. Here are some examples from our [template library](https://www.cascade.app/templates/):  - [Corporate Strategy Template](https://www.cascade.app/templates/corporate-strategy-template)  - [Marketing Strategy Template](https://www.cascade.app/templates/digital-marketing-strategy-template) - [Customer Service Strategy Template ](https://www.cascade.app/templates/customer-service-strategy-template) - [Change Management Strategy Template ](https://www.cascade.app/templates/change-management-strategy-template) [![#1 Strategy Execution Platform Say goodbye to strategy spreadsheets. It’s time for Cascade. 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To drive strategy execution successfully, you need to get buy-in from involved stakeholders. This toolkit will help you plan out your strategic engagement plan to ensure you cover all the bases of effective strategy communication. #### **3. [Employee Engagement Toolkit](https://www.cascade.app/strategic-engagement-toolkit?hsLang=en-us)** Create an action plan to increase employee engagement in this interactive template. #### **4. [GoalDeck](https://www.cascade.app/features/workboards?_gl=1*59oxd6*_ga*MTY2MDEwNzM0MS4xNjQ1NDM5MTA1*_ga_8EVL7EX86H*MTY2MDIwOTE0OS4zODQuMS4xNjYwMjEwNDAyLjU3&_ga=2.219936220.437753543.1659938204-1660107341.1645439105)** This feature inside Cascade is the launchpad where everyone can work together to transform their strategy into reality.    ![feature-GoalDeck-GoalDeck](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/Interface%20and%20Screens/feature-GoalDeck-GoalDeck.png?quality=high&width=633&name=feature-GoalDeck-GoalDeck.png) *Here’s a sneak peek into Cascade’s GoalDeck where each team member can track progress and status of his assigned goals (projects, KPIs, objectives).  * GoalDeck lets every team member add Objectives, KPIs, and Projects that align with company’s overall strategic direction. And most importantly, it helps each member to prioritize work that drives progress instead of getting lost in meaningless daily tasks.  ***📚 Recommended reading***:  - [Strategy Execution in 6 Steps](https://www.cascade.app/blog/successfully-execute-a-strategy) - [Strategy vs Execution: How to break out of the strategy planning trap](https://www.cascade.app/blog/strategy-vs-execution) - [6 Ways To Master The Art Of Strategy Execution](https://www.cascade.app/blog/master-the-art-of-strategy-execution) ## **Strategy tracking tools** The final phase of the[ strategic management process](https://www.cascade.app/blog/strategic-management-process?hsLang=en-us) involves tracking the effectiveness of your strategy and then iterating where needed. These tools are all about tracking, analytics, and iteration! Strategic analysis monitors whether or not you've delivered on your strategy and made progress towards your goals. It's also concerned with helping you understand why you've succeeded or failed. #### **1. [KPI Reporting Template (Excel version)](https://www.cascade.app/kpi-reporting-template)** Manually track important metrics and KPIs with this Excel template.  #### **2. KPI Reporting Template** Connect [this](https://www.cascade.app/templates/kpi-reporting-template) template to your existing business strategy tools, automatically track your KPIs, and have real-time data at your fingertips.  #### **3. Balanced scorecard** You can use this [KPI scorecard template ](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/templates/balanced-score-card?hsLang=en-us)to centralize the most important metrics in one place and measure your KPIs. It’s based on a [balanced scorecard model](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/blog/how-to-implement-the-balanced-scorecard?hsLang=en-us) and you can use it to track KPIs and performance within its 4 standard categories: Financial, Customer, Internal Processes, and Learning & Growth.  ***📚 Recommended reading *** - [Best Reporting Tool To Drive Strategy (Pros, Cons, Pricing & Reviews)](https://www.cascade.app/blog/best-reporting-tools-guide) ## **Strategy execution tool** Despite the extensive list of strategy tools, templates, and models above - what if we told you that it is possible to manage, plan, and track your strategic and growth initiatives from one central tool? A tool that top companies see as a competitive advantage and prefer to keep confidential?  ![g2crowd-cascade-review](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/g2crowd-cascade-review.png?width=1796&name=g2crowd-cascade-review.png)[*G2 reviews*](https://www.g2.com/products/cascade-strategy-cascade/reviews?utf8=%E2%9C%93&filters%5Bkeyphrases%5D=&order=most_recent&filters%5Bcomment_answer_values%5D=#survey-response-5181315) From the beginning, our goal was to make a tool that consolidates different strategy tools into a single platform - taking care of all the phases of the strategic management process:  1. **Planning phase:** You can use customizable planning frameworks that best fit your strategy approach. Drive [strategic alignment](https://www.cascade.app/blog/strategic-alignment-why-it-matters) across the organization by building a high-level company strategy plan and connecting it with strategic plans at the departmental or team level. 2. **Executing phase: **With its powerful integrations, project management, and [goal management capabilities](https://www.cascade.app/goal-management-software?_gl=1*1dpz914*_ga*MTY2MDEwNzM0MS4xNjQ1NDM5MTA1*_ga_8EVL7EX86H*MTY2MDMwMTM0NC4zOTEuMS4xNjYwMzAxNjc0LjYw&_ga=2.118609228.437753543.1659938204-1660107341.1645439105), Cascade helps you and your team to [bridge the gap between planning and execution. ](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/blog/successfully-execute-a-strategy?hsLang=en-us) 3. **Measuring phase:** [KPI tracking](https://www.cascade.app/features/kpi-okr?_gl=1*1n6izvm*_ga*MTY2MDEwNzM0MS4xNjQ1NDM5MTA1*_ga_8EVL7EX86H*MTY2MDMwMTM0NC4zOTEuMS4xNjYwMzAxNjgyLjUy&_ga=2.48946659.437753543.1659938204-1660107341.1645439105), real-time dashboards, or drill-down reports - you name it, we have it. You will be able to provide data-driven insights to your C-suite team or get a real-time view into what's getting done or not. *That’s the only way for faster and more confident decision-making. * *![buildable-strategy-dashboards](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/buildable-strategy-dashboards.png?width=1440&name=buildable-strategy-dashboards.png)* *Build your customizable Cascade’s [strategy dashboards](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/features-strategy-dashboard-software?hsLang=en-us) to make confident, informed decisions and build compelling narratives with beautifully visualized data. * Today, Cascade is **a [strategy execution platform](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/?hsLang=en-us)** with a laser focus on progress and speed and a commitment to top-notch customer service.  Whereas many companies fail to turn strategy into tangible outcomes, Cascade helps leaders deliver business profitability by giving them a top-level view of what’s happening across the organization.  [![#1 Strategy Execution Platform Say goodbye to strategy spreadsheets. 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A single home for your strategy will help you to keep everyone on the same page, **allowing leaders to focus on the most critical parts of strategy execution**: robust goals, context, and strategic thinking.  And when you are not wasting your time in meetings to keep everyone aligned, you can focus on the greater purpose of actually helping your team members learn, grow, and **get results**. Cascade makes it easy to build strategic plans and assign KPIs and owners to drive accountability. It lets your employees collaborate on shared goals to drive strategy execution across the organization.  **Interested in seeing Cascade in action? **[**Get started for free**](https://auth.go.cascade.app/u/signup?state=hKFo2SB0RHBGeHhSZ3NrdllmZHJVY2pxSWNpN2hnT1RYUEd2M6Fur3VuaXZlcnNhbC1sb2dpbqN0aWTZIDl5eUZ1RkJidExqcEpSVVZMNnE3cDdnaU8zZkZZQ0pxo2NpZNkgcGJpNUg0RUZXOWliQ0lyYnJ4Nzg5Nm12V3BVakJYYTc)** or **[**book a demo**](https://www.cascade.app/enterprise-strategy-software)** with Cascade’s expert. **   Topics:[Strategy Execution](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/strategy-execution?hsLang=en-us) [![Share on facebook](https://7528309.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528309/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/facebook-color.png?width=24&name=facebook-color.png) ](https://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://5028884.hs-sites.com/blog/best-strategy-tools?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook) [![Share on linkedin](https://7528302.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528302/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/linkedin-color.png?width=24&name=linkedin-color.png) ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://5028884.hs-sites.com/blog/best-strategy-tools?utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin) [![Share on twitter](https://7528304.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528304/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/twitter-color.png?width=24&name=twitter-color.png) ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https://5028884.hs-sites.com/blog/best-strategy-tools?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&url=https://5028884.hs-sites.com/blog/best-strategy-tools?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&source=tweetbutton&text=) [![Share on email](https://7528311.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528311/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/email-color.png?width=24&name=email-color.png) ](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2F5028884.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Fbest-strategy-tools%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2F5028884.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Fbest-strategy-tools%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ## Get more insights into all things strategy ## Related posts to get you reading [ Strategy Frameworks ](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/blog/tag/strategy-frameworks) [ What is Strategic Analysis? 8 Best Strategic Analysis Tools + Examples ](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/blog/strategic-analysis?hsLang=en-us) [ Strategy Planning ](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/blog/tag/strategy-planning) [ 18 Free Strategic Plan Templates (Excel & Cascade) 2023 ](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/blog/free-strategic-plan-template?hsLang=en-us) [ Strategy Execution ](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/blog/tag/strategy-execution) [ Strategy Planning ](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/blog/tag/strategy-planning) [ Supply Chain Strategic Planning: A 5-Step Process + Template ](https://5028884.hs-sites.com/blog/supply-chain-strategic-planning?hsLang=en-us) ## **Join thousands of teams turning their visions into reality.** Say goodbye to strategy spreadsheets and hello to fast results with the new Cascade experience. $0 forever.   [Get Started for Free](https://go.cascade.app/?signup=true)    [Get Started for Free](https://www.cascade.app/trial) Free forever. 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