Sprints vs Strategy: When You Need Which

Published by Straten AI – Strategic Perspectives

In fast-moving markets, teams face pressure to move—and to move smartly. But not all problems call for the same tools. We see teams waste time building five-year plans for two-week pivots, or winging it when structural redesign is overdue.

At Straten AI, we help leaders match the moment. Strategy Sprints are best when speed, alignment, and rapid validation matter. Full-cycle strategic planning is critical when addressing capital deployment, product expansion, or leadership transitions.

We break it down as:
– Use Strategy Sprints for: pricing changes, market re-entry, rapid growth experiments
– Use Strategic Planning for: annual planning, M&A readiness, full GTM repositioning

Our clients move fluidly between the two, and we help you know which path to take—and when.