The top 3 things to consider when transitioning to a business strategy career are:

1. Develop a deep and practical understanding of the industry and the competitive environment.
2. Understand how value may be created throughout the value chain and be in a position to identify cost and value drivers.
3. Cultivate leadership potential so that you may execute suitable strategies that “close the gap” between where an organization stands and where the organizations wants to go.

Organizations are tired of overpaid consultants that quote theorical models and are great in need of insightful practitioners that are able to guide an organization forward through challenging times.