The process of examining an industry to understand its dynamics, trends, and competitive forces affecting businesses.

A plan formulated by a company to gain a competitive advantage over its rivals in the industry.

New patterns or shifts in consumer behavior, technology, or market conditions that are beginning to influence the industry.

A framework that analyzes Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal factors affecting an industry.

A model that identifies five competitive forces shaping an industry: rivalry, threat of new entrants, bargaining power of suppliers, bargaining power of buyers, and threat of substitutes.

A tool for identifying Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats related to a business or project.

The process of dividing a market into distinct groups of buyers with different needs or behaviors.

A method for analyzing the activities within a company to understand where value is added to products or services.

Comparing business processes and performance metrics to industry bests to identify areas for improvement.

A visual representation of a company's position relative to competitors based on key attributes.

Techniques used to graphically represent trends to facilitate understanding and strategic decision-making.

A concise summary of a report that highlights the main points and recommendations for quick understanding.

The organized framework of a report, including sections like introduction, methodology, findings, and conclusions.

Techniques used to capture and maintain the audience's attention during presentations.

The process of determining a company's portion of sales in relation to the total sales of the industry.

Methods used to refine and improve written documents for clarity and professionalism.

The potential effects or outcomes of trends on an organization's strategy and operations.

The process of receiving input on work and making adjustments to improve quality and effectiveness.

Writing that adheres to formal standards and conventions, suitable for business and professional settings.

Using visuals to convey a narrative, making complex information more relatable and engaging.

A reflective process where individuals evaluate their own performance and understanding.

Organized input provided on a work product, focusing on specific criteria for improvement.

The forces and factors that influence the behavior and performance of an industry over time.

The act of providing strategic recommendations to clients based on thorough analysis.

The accepted norms and practices that define quality and professionalism in consulting.