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BRAD’S FOUR RULES
On the eve of finishing his JD/MBA, Brad asked himself, what have I learned so far?
The answer materialized as four rules, which have become operating instructions in life and business for Brad and Delta Awesome.
This resource will help you apply those rules to your life and business to gain clarity.
WHEN TO USE THIS TOOL
This tool brings clarity before moments of transition. Visit and revisit it regarding high-level strategic questions, detail-oriented daily operations, and - as Brad does - life outside of work.
HOW TO USE THIS TOOL
Brainstorm answers to the questions individually or with your team. While determining answers is helpful, think of the questions as prompts for thoughtful and direction-orienting conversation.
KEY RESULTS THIS TOOL WILL HELP YOU ACHIEVE
Clarify critical outcomes and steps needed to achieve those outcomes
Increase familiarity with the unique aspects of your customers
FIVE STAGES OF A STARTUP
Every startup exists within one of five stages of development. These stages have unique conditions and demands, making it crucial to identify your startup’s stage so you can effectively meet present needs and prepare for future evolution.
WHEN TO USE THIS TOOL
Reference this tool across your startup’s development to maintain awareness about key milestones and needs.
HOW TO USE THIS TOOL
Gauge your startup’s development alongside the descriptions of the five stages to determine in which stage it resides. Use this resource as a standalone summary or, to get even more actionable insights from the five stages framework, schedule a Strategy Day with us to dive deeper.
KEY RESULTS THIS TOOL WILL HELP YOU ACHIEVE
Identify the stage of development of your startup
Understand common growth patterns and how they apply to your startup
INTENTION, OPPORTUNITY, DELAY
Prioritization, sense making, and coming to shared agreement are critical for business success.
In any given moment, you're faced with new challenges that require decision making.
The IOD tool is designed to help you and your team pause and categorize what's on your minds. By classifying things into one of three buckets, you'll quickly configure where you are and where you need to focus.
WHEN TO USE THIS TOOL
Anytime you or your team are stuck debating or swirling in thoughts (it could be during a meeting, a one-on-one, or another space) try this tool. You can spend five minutes or an hour on it.
KEY RESULTS THIS TOOL WILL HELP YOU ACHIEVE
Prioritize where to put your energy now versus later
Make sense of everything that's going on in your business
Create shared understanding so you can align and delegate appropriately
CHECKLIST BEFORE STRATEGIC PLANNING
Strategic planning sessions are designed to examine your core business issues in depth and develop a clear roadmap forward. These sessions are imperative for helping you refocus and reprioritize so that you can achieve your desired business goals.
Before starting this process, we find it's important for business leaders to complete a series of reflection questions. Below, is a snapshot of ten questions we ask every leader.