Strategy

Spot the external sources of competitive advantage

When industry profitability turns murky, work out the boundaries, the players, and the five forces; see where the pressure comes from, and choose the move that shapes industry structure in your favor.

3 steps · 12 lessons · ≈9 hours

Spot the external sources of competitive advantage route graphic

Your learning route

The programme order

Complete the programmes in order to finish the route. Each one brings short lessons, applied practice and a real business case together.

Plus and Pro members can create a verifiable Stratify certificate when the route is complete.

  1. Programme 01

    Define the industry and map the players

    4 lessons · ≈3 hours

  2. Programme 02

    Decode profit pressure with the Five Forces

    4 lessons · ≈3 hours

  3. Programme 03

    Shape industry structure

    4 lessons · ≈3 hours