
Established to formally recognise persons and companies who demonstrate outstanding command and application of strategic principles and management practices.
This award aims to celebrate those who consistently exhibit foresight, adaptability, and effective decision-making in their roles, contributing significantly to organizational success and setting a benchmark for strategic leadership within the industry.
Awards is presented across 15 main categories to ensure recognition spans different levels of influence and organizational structure.
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The Five Competitive Forces shape industry profitability and guide strategies to enhance long-term company performance. Competition extends beyond existing rivals to include customers, suppliers, potential entrants, and substitute products.
In today’s rapidly evolving market, sustained competitive advantage is no longer guaranteed by static differentiation. True distinction is achieved through Dynamic Differentiation, a strategy that requires continuous adaption and proactive approach to being dynamically different from competitors.
Means performing activities better that is, faster, or with fewer inputs and defects than rivals. Operational effectiveness and strategy are both essential to superior performance, which after all is the primary goal of any enterprise.
Means performing activities better that is, faster, or with fewer inputs and defects than rivals. Operational effectiveness and strategy are both essential to superior performance, which after all is the primary goal of any enterprise.
Tactical and Tactics is a method of deploying capability and resource to meet specific objectives. Circumstances consist of various tactics or series of individual or combined tactics. Proportionality of any specific tactic varies in accordance with scenario to which it is applied.
Tactical and Tactics is a method of deploying capability and resource to meet specific objectives. Circumstances consist of various tactics or series of individual or combined tactics. Proportionality of any specific tactic varies in accordance with scenario to which it is applied.
Objective of a firm’s strategy to identify, create, and sustain a competitive advantage over its industry rivals. A firm’s strategy should identify a unique strategic position within its industry as to reduce or counter the profit-reducing effect.
A model for thinking strategically in situations involving interdependent gains. Driving tactical impacts is the availability of information, rationality, and a firm selecting a strategy that optimises a firm's payoff.
In an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving environment, the ability to think dynamically and adopt strategies is critical for sustained success. Diversifying strategic thinking, moving beyond rigid, linear planning to embrace flexibility, iteration, and a broader array of perspectives. The goal is to cultivate an organizational and individual mindset capable of thriving amidst uncertainty.
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, dynamic thinking the ability to adapt quickly, anticipate changes, and innovate continuously is crucial for sustained success. A key enabler of dynamic thinking is the diversification of management. The rationale for diversifying management and proposes actionable strategies to foster a more flexible, resilient, and forward-looking leadership team.
Strategic Force & Extinction concentrates on the capability of the application of strategic force using the right operational strategy to gain competitive advantage by manoeuvring to enable the extinction of other competitors out of the market.
Creating a knowledge-driven workforce, supported by strategic insight, expertise, and tactical brilliance.
A truly excellent organization thrives on a workforce that embodies strategic vision, exceptional competence, and the tactical agility to adapt and lead.
For leaders and organizations that have forged a legacy of transformation, innovation, success, and enduring impact.
Award Criteria
The criteria outlined below will be used to evaluate and select nominees who best exemplify these critical attributes.
Evaluation Criteria
Nominees will be assessed on their demonstrated performance across three core areas:
Foresight
Foresight is the ability to anticipate future challenges, opportunities, and trends, and to proactively plan for them. A successful nominee demonstrates a deep understanding of the internal and external landscape and uses this understanding to guide strategic actions.
Adaptability
Adaptability is the skill to quickly adjust strategies, plans, and priorities in response to unexpected changes or new information, ensuring continued progress toward goals. A recipient of this award embraces change and views unforeseen circumstances as opportunities for innovation.
Effective Decision-Making
Effective decision-making involves analysing complex information, weighing options, and consistently making timely, sound choices that result in positive outcomes for the organization. The ideal candidate makes informed choices under pressure and stands by their commitments.

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