Context Slice Strategy Type Recognition
Match user intent to the appropriate guide:
| User says | Strategy Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| "pricing", "pricing strategy", "pricing model", "how to price" | Pricing | Pricing Strategy Guide |
| "growth", "growth levers", "how to grow", "accelerate growth" | Growth | Growth Lever Guide |
| "market entry", "expand to", "enter market", "new region" | Market Entry | Market Entry Guide |
| "trade-off", "should we", "option A vs B", "decision between" | Trade-offs | Trade-off Analysis Guide |
| "3-year plan", "strategy outline", "strategic plan", "roadmap" | Planning | Strategic Planning Guide |
| "prioritize initiatives", "rank investments", "what to fund" | Prioritization |  Prioritize Strategic Initiatives |
Task Routing
For structured prioritization with data inputs, use the dedicated task:
| Strategy Type | Route To |
|---|---|
| Initiative Prioritization | Prioritize Strategic Initiatives |
All other strategy types use slice guidance directly.
Executive Context Profile
Check 
Executive Context Profile before any strategic work. Context matters for:
- Company stage → Affects growth strategies (early vs mature)
- Industry → Shapes market entry risks and pricing norms
- Competitive position → Informs differentiation and trade-offs
- Financial situation → Constrains investment options
If the user shares strategic context not already in the profile, offer to save it:
"Want me to save this strategic context to your executive profile?"
Gathering Context
Each strategy type needs specific context. If missing, check Executive Context Profile first, then ask.
For Pricing:
- Current pricing model and structure
- Target customer segments
- Competitive pricing landscape
- Business goals (growth vs profitability vs market share)
- Value drivers (what customers pay for)
For Growth:
- Current growth rate and trajectory
- Major growth constraints today
- Available resources to invest
- Strategic priorities
- Time horizon (quick wins vs long-term bets)
For Market Entry:
- Target market or region
- Why this market (opportunity thesis)
- Current presence or capabilities
- Investment capacity
- Risk tolerance
For Trade-offs:
- The options being considered
- Criteria that matter (cost, speed, risk, strategic fit)
- Constraints (what's non-negotiable)
- Stakeholders and their priorities
- Timeline for decision
For Planning:
- Time horizon (typically 3 years)
- Strategic priorities or themes
- Current state baseline
- Major constraints or assumptions
- Key risks to address
Output Behavior
- Identify strategy type from user request
- Load the relevant guide slice
- Gather any missing required context
- Apply frameworks and provide structured analysis
- End with clear recommendations and next steps
For pricing: Output model comparisons with pros/cons
For growth: Output prioritized levers with effort vs impact
For market entry: Output risk assessment with mitigation strategies
For trade-offs: Output structured comparison with recommendation
For planning: Output strategy outline with milestones and risks
When Ambiguous
Strategic questions often span multiple types. Ask:
"Are you looking for [interpretation A] or [interpretation B]?"
For example: "How should we approach this new market?" could be market entry analysis OR a growth lever discussion.