King V and SME Strategy Diagnostic – Perispec Consulting

King V and SME Strategy

How aligned is your business strategy with King V?

Most business owners hear “King V” and assume it is only for large corporates. It isn’t.

King V is clear that its principles apply to all organisations, regardless of size. This 10-question diagnostic helps you assess how aligned your business strategy is with that thinking, in a way that is practical and relevant for SMEs.

No jargon. No sign-up. Just a useful check on where your strategy may need attention.

King V and SME Strategy Diagnostic

Helping business owners test whether their strategy reflects the discipline King V expects.

Why this matters

Many SMEs are hardworking and operationally active, but still lack the strategic discipline needed to support clear direction, proper risk thinking, measurable goals, and accountability. This diagnostic acts as a mirror. It helps you quickly see where your strategy is aligned and where the gaps may be.

One rule for scoring: A “Yes” should be backed by something real, such as a document, a meeting that happened, or a decision that was actually made. Good intentions do not count as evidence.

Who Owns the Strategy?

Governing body oversight and leadership accountability.

Is there a written strategy, even a one-page plan, that has been formally agreed by you and your leadership team?

Is there clarity about when leadership is setting strategic direction and when it is managing day-to-day operations?

Purpose at the Centre

The foundation of purpose-led strategy.

Can you articulate, in one or two sentences, why this business exists beyond making a profit?

Does the strategy flow logically from that purpose, rather than being driven purely by short-term opportunity?

Knowing Your Stakeholders

Understanding who the business must create value for.

Have you identified your key stakeholders, such as customers, employees, suppliers, community, or funders, and do you understand what they legitimately need from your business?

Risk and Resilience

Strategic risk integrated into decision-making.

Have the main risks to executing your strategy been identified and written down?

Has leadership honestly assessed whether the business has the resources, capability, and capacity to actually deliver the strategy?

Long-Term Thinking

Sustainability beyond the short term.

Does the strategy look beyond the next 12 months, considering where the business should be in 3 to 5 years?

Measuring What Matters

Tracking progress and adjusting the strategy.

Are there clear, measurable goals linked to the strategy, beyond financial targets, and are they reviewed regularly?

Transparency and Accountability

Clear accountability for strategic decisions.

10.

Can you explain your strategic decisions in terms of your purpose and values, not just the numbers?

Your Score

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Answer all 10 questions to see your weighted result

Select Yes or No for each question above.

Ready to strengthen your strategy?

If this diagnostic exposed gaps in clarity, risk thinking, priorities, or accountability, a structured strategy conversation can help you address them.

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