What is the AgileWalls strategy wall?

The strategy wall is where you start if you use the Obeya method. In this method, leadership uses an Obeya (“war room” in Japanese) to centralize information from multiple streams so they have all the information they need to make good decisions for the organization.

The AgileWalls strategy wall helps you define what needs to be done and what your priorities are. This helps you take action with your purpose in mind and make strategic choices.

Benefits of the AgileWalls strategy wall template

When you use the strategy wall template as a starting point, you’ll describe the purpose and objective of your organization. Everything else you do is founded on those factors. The template is structured with the “Objectives and Key Results” methodology. This helps your team get to the heart of what you need to discuss right away.

This template helps you visualize your strategy, which means that your team will have an easier time understanding it and keeping it in mind as they make decisions. This leads to better decisions for your organization as a whole.

While the template is structured and ready for use, it’s also easy to customize. Make any needed changes to tailor it for your group, and use Lucidspark to collaborate on it with your entire team.

How to use the AgileWalls strategy wall template in Lucidspark

Begin by defining your team’s purpose, mission, and vision. You can write directly in the text boxes, or you can add sticky notes to them, which may be easier to move, add to, or edit later.

Next, you’ll determine your objectives to describe what you want to achieve. Keep your objectives short, memorable, and engaging so they motivate your team.

The next step is to determine your strategic priorities. In this situation, a priority is a deliverable that’s vitally important to your entire organization. Priorities are directly linked to your strategic direction and long-term success. Plot these priorities on the timeline.

Finally, you’ll determine your key results, which are the metrics you choose to measure your progress towards your objectives. You’ll need a set of two to five key results for each objective, and they need to be quantifiable.

As you work through the AgileWalls strategy wall template with your team, take advantage of Lucidspark’s collaborative features. Encourage your group to use the chat to discuss your work and to respond to each other’s contributions with comments and emoji reactions. For added convenience, use the Zoom integration to make the meeting run smoothly.