FastTrack™ Features

Everything You Need to Create and Implement a Successful Strategic Plan

Professional-grade tools, intelligent workflows, and implementation tracking—all in one comprehensive platform.

The Three FastTrack™ Phases

FastTrack™ includes over 30 integrated tools and features designed to guide you through every aspect of strategic planning and implementation. Based on International Association for Strategy Professionals (IASP) Body of Knowledge 3.0 standards and refined through 35+ years of real-world experience.

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Assessment & Analysis Tools

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Phase 1: Prepare to Plan

Comprehensive assessment tools to understand where you are today and what can shape your future

Initial Setup & Configuration

Customizable planning period (1-10 years)

  • Four organization templates: Business, Nonprofit, Association, Government

  • Flexible strategy area customization

  • Save and reload multiple plans

Financial Analysis

  • Margins and cash

  • Revenue analysis and trends

  • Financial health indicators

  • Key financial ratio tracking

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Business Assessment

Multi-dimensional organizational evaluation

  • Visual rating system across key performance areas

  • Automatic strength and weakness identification

  • Summary view of your ratings

Stakeholder Input

Guidance on getting invaluable planning input from clients and other stakeholders

  • What stakeholder input can provide

  • Methods to use

  • Suggested questions

Business Model Analysis

20+ business model templates to choose from

  • Current model assessment

  • Future model planning

  • Model comparison tools

Competitive Intelligence

  • Analysis for up to 5 competitors or classes

  • Competitive advantage identification

  • Market position assessment

  • Competitor vulnerability analysis

Strategic Gap Identification

  • Gap recognition between current state and vision

  • Remedy development for each gap

  • Tagging system for strategic focus

  • Direct connection to goal setting

Objectives & KPIs Builder

  • Objective development by strategy area

  • Comprehensive KPI framework

  • Baseline and target setting

  • Multiple KPI types supported

Environmental Scanning

  • PESTLE analysis framework

  • Trend identification and tracking

  • Opportunity and threat tagging

  • External factor prioritization

Strategic Foundation

Advanced SWOT Analysis

  • Automatic import from assessment phases

  • Guided brainstorming prompts

  • Best-Worst Scaling prioritization

  • Leverage and Risk gauges

  • Direct flow to vision and goals

Vision Development Suite

  • Vision creation wizard

  • VisionLens™ Vision Evaluator

  • Test and score multiple vision options

  • Three evaluation dimensions

Strategy Development

  • Strategy brainstorming tools

  • Evaluation against key criteria

  • Strategy prioritization features

  • Resource and timeline considerations

Real-Time Implementation Dashboard

  • Live KPI tracking with trend analysis

  • Action step progress monitoring

  • Milestone achievement tracking

  • Financial ratio analysis

  • Color-coded status indicators

  • Strategic objectives progress view

Save & Export

Save plans locally, export to PDF, CSV, or text. You control when to save and keep all versions

Phase 2: Create Your Plan

Transform insights into a clear strategic direction

Strategic Foundation

AI Assistant "Kai"

Context-aware help, examples, best practices, and planning tips available on demands

Mission & Values Development

Mission statement builder with examples

  • Core values identification process

  • Industry-appropriate guidance

  • Best practice examples

Goal Setting Framework

  • Strategic goals by strategy area

  • Goal rating and evaluation system

  • SMART goal checker

  • Clear connection to vision achievement

Action Planning

12-Month Action Planning

  • SMART action step creator

  • Automated SMART scoring

  • Responsibility assignment

  • Timeline management

  • Direct link to strategies

Execution Excellence Tools

Implementation Planning Suite

  • Implementation readiness assessment

  • Plan management setup

  • Communication planning

  • Risk and contingency identification

  • Milestone setting and validation

  • Resource planning guidances

Throughout Your Journey

Implement Your Plan

Turn strategy into action with tracking and accountability

Review & Accountability Tools

  • Monthly check-in protocols

  • Quarterly assessment frameworks

  • Annual review and replanning processes

  • Progress tracking features

Plan Management

Create multiple plans, save versions, reload previous work. Your data stays with you

Flexible Navigation

Work step-by-step or jump to any section. No rigid process requirements beyond the obvious (e.g., vision before strategies)

Platform Advantages

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Best Practices Built In

International Association for Strategy Professionals (IASP) standards combined with 35+ years of strategy consulting experience and real-world testing.

Intelligent Workflow

Each section builds on previous work with no redundant data entry. Smart defaults and suggestions guide you while maintaining complete flexibility.

Living Plan Technology

Update your plan as conditions change. Real-time implementation tracking with monthly, quarterly, and annual review cycles.

Implementation Focus

CLIME™ methodology integration with built-in accountability systems and progress tracking from day one.

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Platform Access

How You Use FastTrack™

  • Access through website (Squarespace member portal)

  • Works on desktops, laptops, and tablets

  • Modern browser required (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)

  • Internet connection needed

  • Your data saves locally to your computer

Data Security & Privacy

  • You own and control all your data

  • Plans saved on your computer, not our servers

  • Complete confidentiality

  • No data sharing

  • Export, save, and print anytime

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