Here’s a visual thinking approach to checking the logic and clarity of your organisations business model:
1. Print off a copy (as big as possible) of @AlexOsterwalders Business Model Canvas from the Business Model Generation website. This will give you a great framework in which to visualise your thinking about your business model.
2. Use minimal words and lots of pictures to complete the canvas in a maximum of 5 minutes.
3. Now ask yourself the following questions:
- Did I manage to draw my business model in 5 minutes?
- If not, why not? Is it too complex and/or does your business model lack clarity?
- Now I’ve drawn my business model, can I see anything I’d like to change about it?
- Could anything be done more efficiently?
- Could anything be done by a third party more effectively?
- Are there any opportunities I’m missing with my current business model?
- Would other people be able to understand my business model using only this sketch?
- If not, why not? Is it too complex and/or does your business model lack clarity?
Visit www.crackerjackvisualthinking.com and www.crackerjackbizstartup.com to learn more about how visual thinking can be used to help you think differently about your business.
