Strategiät

Strategiät (strategiät) is a neologism in management discourse that merges strategy with the German word for diet, Diät. It describes a disciplined approach to formulating and executing strategy by limiting the number of strategic initiatives and devoting resources to a small set of high-impact priorities. The concept emphasizes intentional scope reduction as a condition for strategic effectiveness.

Its core principles include prioritization, clarity of objectives, and resource discipline. Teams identify core goals, prune nonessential programs, and establish decision criteria to prevent scope creep. The process often involves zero-based budgeting, portfolio pruning, and short feedback loops to reallocate resources as conditions change.

Strategiät is applied in corporate strategy, product portfolio management, public policy, and startup planning. Practitioners use it to create focused roadmaps, speed decision-making, and reduce complexity. Critics note that it can be misused as mere cost-cutting, risking underinvestment in future capabilities or neglected long-term bets if applied too rigidly.

Limitations include the potential for overly conservative risk profiles and the challenge of accurately identifying which initiatives will deliver the greatest impact. Proponents stress that when implemented with data-driven review cycles and stakeholder alignment, Strategiät can improve focus without sacrificing strategic depth.

Related concepts include portfolio management, lean management, and strategic planning.