PEST Analysis is a strategic framework that evaluates external factors—Political, Economic, Social, and Technological—to identify opportunities and threats in the macro-environment, enabling better strategic decisions.
The Lean Startup is a methodology that helps entrepreneurs validate ideas quickly, reduce risks, and optimize resources by focusing on Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), rapid iterations, and data-driven decision-making.
#Startup #MVP #Business model #innovation #Experimentation
Problem SolvingMental Models
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking is a method of analyzing and evaluating ideas using logic, evidence, and reason to avoid biases, identify fallacies, and make better judgments.
The SCAMPER method is a creativity technique that stimulates innovation by exploring seven angles: Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to another use, Eliminate, and Rearrange.
Systems Thinking is a holistic approach that helps people understand complex problems by recognizing structures, causal relationships, and feedback loops within systems, avoiding fragmented solutions.
#Holistic view #Complex systems #Feedback loops #Causality #Mental models
Problem Solving
5 Whys anlysis
The 5 Whys Analysis is a simple yet powerful technique that identifies the root cause of a problem by repeatedly asking “Why?”, commonly used in quality management and process improvement.
#root cause #Quality Management #Continuous Improvement #problem solving
Goal Management
SMART Principle
The SMART principle is a goal-setting framework that helps individuals and teams create Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound objectives to enhance execution and success.
The PDCA Cycle is a continuous improvement methodology that uses four steps—Plan, Do, Check, Act—to enhance quality, optimize processes, and achieve sustainable growth.
SWOT Analysis is a classic strategic tool that helps organizations or individuals identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to create effective strategies.