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A good approach to benchmark competitive position of a firm?

What are the best way to analyze the competitive position of a company?

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Ian
Coach
on Apr 10, 2021
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi Roberto,

Here, the main statement is "Is my product better than my competitions' products in the areas that my customers care about?"

In general, a Product, Company, Competition, Customer, framework could work. Of course, there's no one-size-fits all and you need to learn to adjust you framework/casing to every single case based on the industry, objective, client, etc.

I also note that you've posted a lot of questions recently. Have you considered coaching? 1-off Q&As are not the best approach to building full knowledge of the business world + casing!

R
on Apr 10, 2021
But you are only considering the product value, not others capabilities...
Ian
Coach
on Apr 11, 2021
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success
Yes...there are also a LOT of other things I've left out here. You are also asking for a full framework to analyze a firm's entire competitive positon...you are not going to get a full comprehensive response on a Q&A - that comes from actual coaching!
Clara
Coach
on Apr 12, 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

I would make hte following approach:

In my mind, think of the 5 Ps of Porter

Having those elements in mind, mention them, as well as moats and walls.

Furthermore, always see the vission and mission, gives many clues.

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara