Appendix 9.2: A graphical representation of the tools of Power Dynamics and their relationship.

7. The Power Progression.

“Me Too” Won’t Do. The first cause of a strategy is invention.

Figure 9.6: Time-Delineated 7 Powers

Finally, there are two types of Power that are likely to be established in the stability stage. Process Power. Process Power occurs if a company over time develops a significantly superior internal process which competitors cannot emulate easily. Process Power typically avails itself only in the stability stage. Why then? Because only when a

Intel’s experience imparts a crucial “When?” lesson: the takeoff period represents a singular time. Only then can you initiate three important types of Power: Scale Economies, Network Economies and Switching Costs. If unrealized, these opportunities disappear forever afterward.

your business must attain Power. Operational excellence by itself is not enough.

Figure 8.6: Compelling Value

Figure 8.5: The Dynamics of Power–