Wardley maps

This post talks about contracts = http://blog.gardeviance.org/2015/03/other-tools-i-use-with-mapping.html Points to remind: Good contract structure small and structured contracts Poor contract structure Large contract covering many uncharted components Highly common to cause highly structured processes to be applied to uncharted components. Large cost overruns.

I need to remind this post of Simon Wardley’s blog which contains a great explanation of how to define a strategy, how to assess it. “Situational awareness: the strategy always starts from WHERE, then you can clearly articulate WHY you are making a specific choice.” “Using visual representation (the board, the map) to articulate encounters … Read more

I already have used these maps, and I continue drawing drafts and ideas in my notebook. The value chain maps are evolving. In one hand you can find an open site were you can create and contribute to the creation of a tool for drawing the maps. http://www.wardleymaps.com/contribute.html Update March 2018 You can find the … Read more

I found this concept so much useful for communicating strategic plans.I found it reading Simon Wardley’s blog, that is for me an enormous source of useful information. If you are interested on the concept, visit this post.