Download the Constraints & Characters Map
Learn the Rules
and who else is playing
Every strategy faces rules and key players that shape its path. The Constraints and Characters Map is a powerful tool that helps you identify the limitations, influencers, and stakeholders affecting your mission.
By mapping out both the formal rules and hidden expectations, as well as the people who can help or hinder your goals, you gain a clear understanding of the landscape. Get perspective so you can navigate obstacles, leverage allies, and build a strategy that’s both resilient and focused on success.
Learn the rules
Figure out what the written and unwritten rules are. What constraints can you work around or change and which constraints do you have to adhere to?
Understand the players
Understand who else is playing and how they influence the constraints. Who can help you unlock a constraint and who is going to be working against you?
Decide where to put your resources
Once you know what the constraints are and who else is involved, you can decide what is worth using your resources on and what isn't. Start to create strategies to minimize the impact of written rules and work around the others.