Analysis Methods - The Circle of Growth

Quantitative & Qualitative Analysis Methods

KPI & Performance Metric Tracking	Identify key metrics (sales, productivity, etc.), collect data, and monitor over time. Keeps consulting tied to measurable results; shows ROI clearly.
Financial Ratio Analysis	Use ratios like profitability, liquidity, efficiency to assess financial health. Enables precise, actionable advice on sustainability and scaling.
Benchmarking	Compare a client’s performance to industry standards or top peers. Shows competitive standing and sets realistic improvement targets.
Regression Analysis	Statistical method to determine how factors impact performance. Helps identify growth drivers or decline causes.
Balanced Scorecard	Measures performance across financial, customer, internal, learning/growth perspectives. Aligns goals with operations and avoids tunnel vision.
Clarity Matrix	Structured approach to focus on only the most critical success indicators. Prevents data overload and centers leadership on what truly matters.

360° Feedback	Collect anonymous feedback from peers, reports, and supervisors. Delivers an unfiltered view of a leader’s impact.
Culture Assessments	Interviews, focus groups, surveys to evaluate values alignment. Culture drives retention, performance, and innovation—crucial for transformation.
Stakeholder Mapping	Identify influencers and their interests. Ensures your strategy is politically and relationally sound.
Customer Journey Mapping	Track how customers interact over time. Reveals pain points and opportunities to elevate experience.
Case Study Analysis	Examine similar organizations’ successes and failures. Offers real-world lessons and models for change.

Circle of Growth™	Links leadership traits to actionable steps in seven stages (Purpose → Execution). Sustains leadership change measurably.
Balanced Change Model	Considers structure, people, processes, culture together. Prevents siloed solutions.
Legacy Launch Protocol	Consulting → Readiness → Investment → Scaling. Positions your work as growth-oriented and investment-driven.
Impact Evaluation	Combines data with stories to measure success. Balances human impact with quantitative ROI.
Scenario Planning	Builds multiple "future state" models based on variables. Prepares leaders for uncertainty and change.
Root Cause Analysis	Identifies underlying causes of problems (5 Whys, Fishbone). Leads to lasting solutions, not quick fixes.
Portfolio Analysis	Use BCG or GE/McKinsey frameworks to assess which initiatives to grow, hold, or retire. Helps prioritize resources effectively.
Network Analysis	Map internal communication and influence. Reveals silos and paths for better collaboration.