StratBIC delivers structured advisory across five complementary service pillars, mobilised according to the specific needs of each engagement.
Whichever pillar is mobilised, every engagement follows the same four-step sequence — the engagement-level expression of the seven principles behind our method.
Scope the mandate and gather the facts: internal data, sector and competitive monitoring, stakeholder interviews — the evidence-first base every engagement is built on.
Sequenced deployment of the relevant strategy frameworks (PESTEL, Five Forces, SWOT, Ansoff, scenario planning, among others) to turn facts into clear options.
Trade-offs are worked through with your team and resolved into hard choices — no vague hedged options, a clear strategic commitment.
An actionable roadmap, governance milestones (Balanced Scorecard/OKRs), and implementation support to make the impact stick.
This framework structures how an engagement unfolds; the seven underlying principles are detailed on our Our Approach page.
Engagement length depends on the agreed scope and is set during the initial scoping conversation. As an example, a structured market-entry engagement, following StratBIC's dedicated methodology, typically runs 8 to 10 weeks across 6 to 7 client checkpoint meetings. A more contained engagement, such as a competitive intelligence audit, can be shorter.
Yes. While StratBIC's direct experience in mining and natural resources is a distinctive strength, the firm's six practice pillars — strategy, competitive intelligence, mining, AI for business transformation, training & interim management, and corporate finance — apply to any company, institution, or organisation across Côte d'Ivoire and West Africa.
Yes. Independence is one of the seven principles behind the StratBIC method: our recommendations carry no conflicts of interest, product bias, or hidden agenda, and serve the client's interests exclusively.
Yes. StratBIC operates bilingually in French and English, just like this site, allowing us to support local clients as well as international groups active in West Africa.
Confidentiality is one of the seven governing principles of our method: client information and strategic assets are protected at all times, during and after the engagement.
With a no-obligation initial scoping conversation to understand your context and identify the relevant practice pillars. Contact us to arrange it.
One illustration of where an AI lens could sharpen this pillar's Diagnose stage. See StratBIC's AI for Business Transformation practice for the full picture, including when AI is not the right tool.
Most StratBIC engagements combine several of these pillars. Let's talk about your context.
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