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Engage in a dynamic dialogue based on Harvard Business School frameworks that can help you with everything from differentiating your strategy to communicating it.
The Strategy Lab
The Strategy Lab is an AI platform purpose-built to help C-suite leaders develop, align, and execute their essential business strategies.
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Purpose-built AI
Get real answers from an AI tool that tells you what you need to know about your strategy, not just what you want to hear, in a secure environment, trained on the world’s most recognizable management methodologies.
A space to explore vulnerabilities
Pressure-test an idea or a whole strategy with a confidential thought partner and visualize how changing specific elements could improve your competitive position.
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Although we strive for accuracy, its responses may be inaccurate or incomplete.
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More Questions about The Strategy Lab?
What types of questions can I ask The Strategy Lab?
The Strategy Lab supports a broad range of questions, from how to craft a strategy and whether a new plan for growth is the right one, to how to align stakeholders and best communicate a new vision. It can walk you through the best tried-and-true framework for your current challenge or give feedback as you explore a new strategic idea.
Just type your question or prompt as you would ask a trusted advisor. Here are a few examples:
- “I’d like my management team to leverage AI more—help me create a 90-day plan to get everyone on board.”
- “What’s the best way to communicate a new operational plan to frontline employees who will be impacted?”
- “We’re preparing to enter a market dominated by a few large players. Help me assess the risks and opportunities of this strategy.”
Do I need to provide specific information about my company and industry?
No, but the more context you provide, the more personalized and relevant the responses will be. You can provide information about your industry, goals, and current challenges, or upload detailed strategy documents securely.
Is the information I share safe?
Is my data used to train the AI model?
No. While your information is used to personalize The Strategy Lab’s response to you, it is not used to train the tool or any of the underlying large language models (LLMs), and is not shared with third parties.
What is the value curve exercise?
Value curves help you compare the value your company brings to the marketplace versus that of your competitors so you can assess your relative positioning and identify potential areas for differentiation and strategic focus. The exercise guides you through this framework step by step.
Who can I contact if I experience a problem or have a question about The Strategy Lab’s functionality?
Please reach out to HBR Customer Service at customerservice@harvardbusiness.org. Learn more about how to use The Strategy Lab in our Help Center.