5 Whys Root Cause Analysis Template and Step-by-Step Guide
Use this printable 5 Whys root cause analysis template to run a facilitated session that finds real causes, not symptoms or blame. Includes a worked example.
October 26, 2026
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Frameworks & Tools
SWOT, Porter's Five Forces, Business Model Canvas and other tools, explained with worked examples and templates.
VRIO Framework: How to Spot a Real Competitive Advantage
Use the VRIO framework to test whether your competitive advantages are truly sustainable. Includes a worked example, scoring template, and key mistakes to avoid.
October 6, 2026
MoSCoW Method Prioritization Framework: A Practical Guide
Learn how to use the MoSCoW prioritization framework with a worked example and step-by-step session guide. End recurring priority debates for good.
October 6, 2026
Value Chain Analysis for Small Business: Step by Step
Learn how to use Porter's value chain analysis to find cost savings and differentiation points in your small business, with a worked example and common mistakes to avoid.
October 4, 2026
Flywheel Model vs Funnel for Growth: Which to Use?
Compare funnel and flywheel growth models side by side, find out which one fits your business stage, and apply a worked example with real numbers.
September 26, 2026
Kano Model: How to Prioritize Features by Customer Value
Use the Kano Model to classify features as basic, performance, or delight, run a 40-person survey, and prioritize your product roadmap with real customer data.
September 25, 2026
Balanced Scorecard for Small Business: A Practical Guide
Learn how to adapt the four-perspective Balanced Scorecard framework for your small business, with a worked example, a copyable template, and a step-by-step setup guide.
September 25, 2026
PESTLE Analysis for Strategic Planning: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to run a PESTLE analysis for strategic planning: walk through all six factors with a worked small-business example, scoring method, and a copyable template.
September 24, 2026
Gap Analysis Template: How to Identify Strategic Gaps
A practical gap analysis template for small businesses: map current state to target in three steps before locking in next year's initiatives and budget.
September 15, 2026
Business Model Canvas Template: How to Fill It Out
Learn to fill out all nine blocks of the Business Model Canvas with step-by-step prompts, a copyable template, and a completed example with real numbers.
September 15, 2026
What Is a North Star Metric and How to Define Yours
Learn what a north star metric is, see real examples from SaaS, e-commerce, and services, and run a 90-minute team workshop to align on one shared growth number.
September 14, 2026
How to Use the Eisenhower Matrix for Prioritization
Use the Eisenhower Matrix to sort tasks by urgency and importance, protect time for strategic work, and stop reactive tasks from crowding out what matters.
September 14, 2026
Jobs to Be Done Framework Explained (With Examples)
Jobs to Be Done framework explained: what it is, how to run JTBD interviews, and a worked B2B example showing how it improved trial conversion.
September 12, 2026
SWOT Analysis Template for Small Business Owners
Use this SWOT analysis template for small businesses to fill your grid, run cross-quadrant pairings, and convert insights into specific actions.
September 12, 2026
Porter's Five Forces Explained: Small-Business Example
See how Porter's Five Forces applies to a real small business with $380K in revenue, a worked analysis of all five forces, and a copyable template.
September 12, 2026