Online Strategic Planning Tool

Plan, Align, and Execute Winning Strategies

Bring ideas, research, decisions, and execution into one connected workspace. Align quickly, prioritize what matters, and turn strategic plans into measurable results—without juggling files, tools, or endless back-and-forth.

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A shared visual space to turn complex thinking into a clear direction
Ready-to-use strategy frameworks to move from ideas to structured plans instantly
Execution-ready workflows that turn decisions into action without switching tools

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Free Strategic Planning Templates and Examples

SWOT Analysis

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PESTLE Analysis Template

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Balanced Scorecard Example Manufacturing Company

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Porter's Five Forces Analysis

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Turn Ideas into Clear, Actionable Strategies

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Stop letting ideas get lost in scattered notes. Use an infinite canvas, AI-powered whiteboard tools, and visual mapping to brainstorm, map concepts, and structure strategic plans in real time. Templates like SWOTs, business model canvases, balanced scorecards, OKR frameworks, and scenario planning frameworks guide decisions, while context-rich visuals let you attach notes, files, links, and spreadsheet data. Capture ideas efficiently, see connections instantly, and turn chaos into clarity. Go from scattered notes to a structured plan leaders can align on in a single session.

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Keep Your Strategy Connected and Easy to Navigate

Bring all parts of your strategy into one organized workspace. Link ideas, goals, and data across diagrams, embed documents, and use multi-level flows to show how initiatives connect to bigger objectives. Add Layer information, group related items, and create clear hierarchies so updates are seamless, alignment comes naturally, and your team stays focused. Integrations keep your source data, tasks, and insights connected across tools, so every initiative ladders to objectives and KPIs, trade-offs are obvious, and updates are effortless.

Co-Create Strategy with Your Team in Real Time

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Keep your team in sync and move strategy forward faster during strategic planning sessions. Everyone can work together on the same canvas, share feedback through comments and @mentions, and stay aligned with clear visibility into decisions. Role-based permissions ensure the right people have access, while shared templates, version history, and activity tracking keep discussions grounded in context. Present live or async, capture decisions directly in the workspace, and keep momentum high without wasting time switching tools or losing conversations.

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Turn Strategic Plans into Measurable Action

Turn your strategic plans into real, measurable action without losing sight of the big picture. Prioritization grids and Kanban boards help your team focus on what matters most, while task assignments, deadlines, and integrated workflows ensure every idea has an owner and a timeline. Use the Roadmap, RACI, Balanced Scorecard, and OKR Planning templates to map initiatives, track progress, and align actions with strategic goals. Update priorities in real time, track progress across initiatives, and maintain alignment between strategy and execution so your plans consistently deliver results.

What Is Strategic Planning?

Strategic planning is how teams turn big ideas into clear, actionable plans. It’s the process of defining goals, mapping out steps to achieve them, and aligning everyone on the team to move forward together. Done right, it helps you spot opportunities, prioritize initiatives, and make smarter decisions — all while keeping your team focused and aligned on what truly matters. Creately’s strategic planning software, you can bring your strategy to life visually, collaborate in real time, and turn plans into action without the usual chaos.

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How to Create a Strategic Plan using Creately

Start with a Visual Template:
Pick a ready-to-use visual strategic planning template that fits your planning needs — like SWOT analysis, business model canvas, or a balanced scorecard. Templates save time and give your strategy a clear structure from the very first step.
Brainstorm and Capture Ideas:
Use the infinite canvas to map out ideas, goals, and initiatives. Add context with notes, files, links, and data attachments so every thought and insight stays in one place. Your team can capture ideas efficiently without losing momentum.
Organize and Connect Your Strategy:
Link goals, initiatives, and data across diagrams to show relationships and dependencies. Use multi-level flows and visual hierarchies to make your plan easy to navigate and understand. Everything stays connected, so alignment is immediate and updates are seamless.
Collaborate in Real Time:
Invite your team to co-create your strategy. Work together on the same canvas, leave feedback with comments and @mentions, and track decisions with version history. Role-based permissions ensure the right people have access, keeping collaboration focused and effortless during strategic planning sessions.
Execute and Track Progress:
Turn your visual strategy into action with Kanban boards, task assignments, and prioritization grids. Set deadlines, assign owners, and track progress in real time. Update priorities as things evolve to keep execution aligned with your strategic goals and ensure measurable results.

Turn Insights into Strategy with Visual Strategic Planning Templates

Ansoff Matrix Template

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BCG Matrix Template

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Strategy Blueprint Template

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Ansoff Matrix Template

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FAQs About Visual Strategic Planning Tools

What is the best strategic planning software?

The best strategic planning software helps you turn ideas into actionable plans, collaborate in real time, and track progress effortlessly. Creately stands out as the top choice — it makes it easy to visualize strategy, brainstorm ideas, and align teams using powerful frameworks. Creately even supports Porter’s Four Competitive Strategies — so you can evaluate cost leadership, differentiation, and focus strategies with clarity, and make smarter, more strategic decisions.

What are the most common strategic planning tools?

Some of the most widely used tools include SWOT analysis, balanced scorecards, business model canvas, scenario planning, and prioritization matrices. Visual tools also let you map workflows, goals, and initiatives so teams can see how everything connects. Many platforms, including Creately, let you integrate these frameworks into interactive diagrams for easier collaboration and execution.

Are Creately’s strategic planning tools free?

Yes! Creately offers a free version of its strategic planning tools that includes access to templates, real-time collaboration, and the ability to create visual strategy diagrams. Paid plans unlock advanced features like unlimited diagrams, integrations, and enhanced workflow management.

How do I create a strategic plan visually?

Start with a template like SWOT or business model canvas, brainstorm and capture ideas on an infinite canvas, organize goals and initiatives visually, collaborate with your team in real time, and finally turn your plan into action using task assignments, Kanban boards, and prioritization grids.

Can visual strategic planning tools improve team alignment?

Absolutely. By centralizing ideas, goals, and actions in a single workspace, everyone can see the big picture and understand how their work contributes. Real-time collaboration and feedback features ensure decisions are clear, documented, and aligned across the team.

Can these tools integrate with other platforms?

Yes. Many visual strategic planning tools, including Creately, support integrations with project management, communication, and data tools, so your strategic plans can flow directly into execution without switching platforms.

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