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Three Horizons

Structure initiatives across time horizons: protect core, grow adjacencies, create futures

Category
Consulting Framework
Structure
Horizon 1 (Core Business) -> Horizon 2 (Emerging Opportunities) -> Horizon 3 (Future Bets) -> Balanced Portfolio
Best for
Innovation strategy, long-term planning, board presentations
Source
McKinsey Three Horizons
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Definition What is it?

Structure initiatives across time horizons: protect core, grow adjacencies, create futures

Structure How is it structured?

Horizon 1 (Core Business) -> Horizon 2 (Emerging Opportunities) -> Horizon 3 (Future Bets) -> Balanced Portfolio

Best fit When does it fit best?

Innovation strategy, long-term planning, board presentations

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