Feb. 15, 2022

The Five Immutable Laws of Strategic Narrative

The Five Immutable Laws of Strategic Narrative

In this episode…

We uncover the what, why and how of category creation. Today, we’re focusing on the strategic narrative, also known as a Category POV. Here's a quote from Josh:

“A great strategic narrative opens up closed minds, helps align executives around the work of category creation, and speeds time to market.”

What is a Strategic Narrative?

A strategic narrative is like a brand manifesto with more substance. It is often the result of months of work. It’s an argument for why the world needs the category you’re creating. 

  • A single story, about a thousand words in length. 
  • It sits at the center of your strategy. 
  • If you can get it right, if you get the right words in the right order, it unlocks everything.

What Are the Five Immutable Laws of Strategic Narrative?

  • The Law of Story
  • The Law of the New Way
  • The Law of Jobs
  • The Law of Proof
  • The Law of CEO

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