XSTRAT • STRATEGY SOFTWARE FOR SMEs
Strategy Software for SMEs
Most SMEs have no strategy office. The people who set direction also run the business. XSTRAT gives that leadership team a structured, self-guided way to plan, prioritise and track execution, without bringing in consultants every planning cycle.
Built for Teams Without a Strategy Office.
In a large company, planners and a project office keep the strategy moving between board meetings. In an SME, the same handful of leaders who set the direction are also closing deals, fixing operations and managing people. Strategy loses to whatever is urgent that week.
A strategy tool for SMEs has to work with that reality. It needs enough structure to create discipline, and little enough overhead that it does not become another layer of administration.
WHAT IT HAS TO DO
What a strategy tool for SMEs has to do
Strategic planning software for SMEs is only useful if it carries the plan past the planning day. In practice that means five jobs, which map directly onto the five modules of the XSTRAT digital strategy platform:
- Agree the starting point. Capture Context records the organisation’s strategic context, health dimensions, performance drivers, key constraints and assumptions, so the team works from one baseline.
- Diagnose honestly. Diagnose / Analyse turns that baseline into gaps, strengths, risks and opportunities, written up as executive-ready diagnostic reports.
- Choose a short list. Define Priorities ranks strategic initiatives with data-driven frameworks, so the leadership team aligns on a few priorities instead of twenty.
- Keep execution visible. Track Dashboard follows KPI performance, milestone delivery and action-plan execution.
- Coordinate delivery. Manage Execution handles delivery, risks and dependencies from strategy through to implementation.
Planning and execution in one record
Many SMEs plan in slide decks, track in spreadsheets and report in emails. Each version drifts on its own, and six months later nobody can say why a priority mattered. Keeping the diagnosis, the priorities and the tracking in one structured system means the reasoning stays attached to the work it justified.
Why per-seat pricing works against SMEs
Per-user licences push smaller companies to give access to a few managers and keep everyone else out. The teams doing the work then receive targets without the reasoning behind them. XSTRAT has no per-seat limits, so the framework can reach from the leadership team to operational teams without the licence bill growing each time someone is added.
Start with a 30-day diagnostic
XSTRAT30 via the app is a self-directed, 30-day diagnostic. Structured modules guide situation analysis and priority-setting, with up to 2 hours of setup and 2 hours of expert remote support. Programme fee CHF 4’500; a formal quotation confirms final terms.
Two editions, one set of tokens
XSTRAT suits teams that are newer to strategy work or want a simpler approach. XSTRAT Pro asks for more evidence and quantification. Licensed tokens work with both, and your data moves across if you upgrade. Both are on the XSTRAT download page.
XSTRAT Platform Experience
From Diagnosis to Execution.
The XSTRAT platform guides you through a structured strategy process, from capturing your current state to tracking implementation progress.
Available in English, German, French, Italian and Spanish.
Capture Context
Establish the strategic baseline
Diagnose / Analyse
Analyse the baseline to identify gaps, strengths, risks, and opportunities, then translate the findings into executive-ready diagnostic reports.
Diagnose the Current State
Define Priorities
Identify and prioritise strategic initiatives using data-driven frameworks to align leadership teams.
Define Objectives and Priorities
Track Dashboard
Manage KPI performance, milestone delivery, and action plan execution.
Track Progress and Execution
Manage Execution
Coordinate delivery, address risks and dependencies, and ensure actions are executed from strategy through implementation.
Manage strategy implementation
CHOOSING A HORIZON
Three common starting points for an SME
SMEs rarely need the same thing at the same time. The programmes below are built around three situations we see often.
A decision is coming and the picture is unclear
A board meeting, an investor conversation or a market-entry decision needs a fast, independent diagnostic. XSTRAT30 is designed to give clarity in 30 days: a diagnostic and prioritised actions.
The direction needs to be agreed and planned
When leadership agrees something has to change but not what, XSTRAT60 via the app works through diagnosis, options and roadmap with built-in checkpoints. XSTRAT90 goes further, with a complete roadmap, alignment and implementation plan over a 90-day sprint.
The plan has to survive a full year
The Edge series runs strategy as an operating discipline. XSTRAT180 adds monthly check-ins and milestone reviews every 30 days. XSTRAT365 runs a full-year model with regular reviews, annual implementation planning and leadership alignment sessions at key milestones.
Self-guided does not mean unsupported. Expert remote support is available on demand, and NEXTRA’s international partner network is available when a decision calls for outside judgement. The Sprint programmes are also offered as senior-led, in-person engagements, quoted on request.
Sprint Series · In Person
Real Strategy.
Real Fast.
Senior-led on-site engagement, available in two formats. Core blends a single anchoring workshop with remote delivery. Elite deploys multiple on-site sessions at the moments that matter most.
XSTRAT30 · In Person
Rapid Diagnostic
Clarity in 30 days.
- Fast, independent diagnostic before a board meeting or major decision
- Rapid diagnosis of a specific strategic challenge or opportunity
- A credible external perspective to challenge or validate internal thinking
- An entry point into NEXTRA before committing to a longer engagement
XSTRAT60 · In Person
Accelerated Strategy
Direction in 60 days.
- Validated roadmap and prioritised action plan, built at pace
- A focused strategy review with a clear, actionable output
- Speed and rigour: credible strategy without the drag of a lengthy process
- A stepping-stone between diagnostic and full transformation
XSTRAT90 · In Person
Full Strategy Sprint
Transformation in 90 days.
- Complete strategy overhaul with roadmap, alignment, and implementation plan
- Senior advisory presence across the full cycle
- Alignment across leadership and the organisation
- A complete, board-ready strategic package
OUTCOME
Diagnostic + prioritised actions
OUTCOME
Validated roadmap + prioritised plan
OUTCOME
Full roadmap + alignment + implementation plan
XSTRAT30 · In Person
Rapid Diagnostic
Clarity in 30 days.
- Fast, independent diagnostic before a board meeting or major decision
- Rapid diagnosis of a specific strategic challenge or opportunity
- A credible external perspective to challenge or validate internal thinking
- An entry point into NEXTRA before committing to a longer engagement
OUTCOME
Diagnostic + prioritised actions
XSTRAT60 · In Person
Accelerated Strategy
Direction in 60 days.
- Validated roadmap and prioritised action plan, built at pace
- A focused strategy review with a clear, actionable output
- Speed and rigour: credible strategy without the drag of a lengthy process
- A stepping-stone between diagnostic and full transformation
OUTCOME
Validated roadmap + prioritised plan
XSTRAT90 · In Person
Full Strategy Sprint
Transformation in 90 days.
- Complete strategy overhaul with roadmap, alignment, and implementation plan
- Senior advisory presence across the full cycle
- Alignment across leadership and the organisation
- A complete, board-ready strategic package
OUTCOME
Full roadmap + alignment + implementation plan
Sprint Series · App
Real Strategy.
Real Fast.
Structured, self-guided strategic work powered by the XSTRAT App platform. The same methodology used in our in-person programmes, run by your team at your own pace.
XSTRAT30 · App
Rapid Diagnostic
Clarity in 30 days.
- Fast, independent diagnostic before a board meeting or major decision
- XSTRAT30 framework via the app, fully self-directed
- Structured modules guide situation analysis and priority-setting
- Up to 2 hours setup + 2 hours expert remote support
XSTRAT60 · App
Accelerated Strategy
Direction in 60 days.
- Validated roadmap and prioritised action plan, built at pace
- Full XSTRAT60 methodology via the app, guided across diagnosis, options, and roadmap
- Built-in checkpoints; teams work at their own pace
- Up to 2 hours setup + 4 hours expert remote support
XSTRAT90 · App
Full Strategy Sprint
Transformation in 90 days.
- Complete strategy overhaul with roadmap, alignment, and implementation plan
- Full XSTRAT90 framework across a 90-day sprint, via the app
- Async collaboration with structured outputs at each phase
- Up to 2 hours setup + 8 hours expert remote support
PROGRAMME FEE
CHF 4’500
PROGRAMME FEE
CHF 7’500
PROGRAMME FEE
CHF 10’500
XSTRAT30 · App
Rapid Diagnostic
Clarity in 30 days.
- Fast, independent diagnostic before a board meeting or major decision
- XSTRAT30 framework via the app, fully self-directed
- Structured modules guide situation analysis and priority-setting
- Up to 2 hours setup + 2 hours expert remote support
PROGRAMME FEE
CHF 4’500
XSTRAT60 · App
Accelerated Strategy
Direction in 60 days.
- Validated roadmap and prioritised action plan, built at pace
- Full XSTRAT60 methodology via the app, guided across diagnosis, options, and roadmap
- Built-in checkpoints; teams work at their own pace
- Up to 2 hours setup + 4 hours expert remote support
PROGRAMME FEE
CHF 7’500
XSTRAT90 · App
Full Strategy Sprint
Transformation in 90 days.
- Complete strategy overhaul with roadmap, alignment, and implementation plan
- Full XSTRAT90 framework across a 90-day sprint, via the app
- Async collaboration with structured outputs at each phase
- Up to 2 hours setup + 8 hours expert remote support
PROGRAMME FEE
CHF 10’500
Edge Series · App
Sustained Edge.
A full strategic operating model from the XSTRAT Edge series, powered by the XSTRAT App platform. It enables leadership teams to stay aligned, accountable, and focused on execution across a complete 6 or 12-month cycle, supported by regular reviews, adaptive roadmap updates, and continuous progress tracking.
XSTRAT180 · App
6-Month Momentum
Sustained edge over 180 days.
- Embeds strategic discipline with monthly check-ins and adaptive roadmap updates
- Milestone reviews track progress every 30 days
- Built-in course-correction as conditions change
- Up to 20 hours expert remote support included
XSTRAT365 · App
12-Month Momentum
Sustained edge over 365 days.
- Full-year strategic operating model with regular reviews and annual implementation planning
- Full-year progress tracking with adaptive roadmap updates
- Leadership alignment sessions at key milestones
- Strategy embedded as a permanent operating discipline
PROGRAMME FEE
CHF 15’000
PROGRAMME FEE
CHF 20’000
Your strategy stays yours
Enterprise-grade data privacy by design. All data is stored locally within your organisation’s environment. Proprietary insights and leadership thinking never leave your control.
One framework. Unlimited reach.
Deploy across the entire organisation, no per-seat restrictions. From C-suite to operational teams, a single consistent framework builds shared strategic language at every level.
Edge Series · App
Sustained Edge.
A full strategic operating model from the XSTRAT Edge series, powered by the XSTRAT App platform. It enables leadership teams to stay aligned, accountable, and focused on execution across a complete 6 or 12-month cycle, supported by regular reviews, adaptive roadmap updates, and continuous progress tracking.
XSTRAT180 · App
6-Month Momentum
Sustained edge over 180 days.
- Embeds strategic discipline with monthly check-ins and adaptive roadmap updates
- Milestone reviews track progress every 30 days
- Built-in course-correction as conditions change
- Up to 20 hours expert remote support included
PROGRAMME FEE
CHF 15’000
XSTRAT365 · App
12-Month Momentum
Sustained edge over 365 days.
- Full-year strategic operating model with regular reviews and annual implementation planning
- Full-year progress tracking with adaptive roadmap updates
- Leadership alignment sessions at key milestones
- Strategy embedded as a permanent operating discipline
PROGRAMME FEE
CHF 20’000
Your strategy stays yours
Enterprise-grade data privacy by design. All data is stored locally within your organisation’s environment. Proprietary insights and leadership thinking never leave your control.
One framework. Unlimited reach.
Deploy across the entire organisation, no per-seat restrictions. From C-suite to operational teams, a single consistent framework builds shared strategic language at every level.
XSTRAT · Built for what’s next
The organisations that lead with strategic clarity will move with purpose while others pause.
XSTRAT transforms strategic uncertainty into organised, confident action across your whole organisation, all year long. When you’re ready for more, NEXTRA’s expert advisors and international partner network are there to support the next step.
Self-guided
Structured modules your whole team uses
Expert remote support
Up to 50 hours on demand
NEXTRA network
International partner access when you’re ready
Request access
Tell us what you need.
We’ll prepare the right path forward.
Complete the form and our team will review your request and prepare a quotation. For in-person or custom support, an XSTRAT Associate will follow up directly.
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Submit your request
Tell us a little about your organisation, the plan you’re interested in, and how to reach you.
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We review
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You receive a quote
STRAIGHT ANSWERS
Frequently asked questions
What should an SME look for in strategy software?
Structure that replaces a strategy office, planning and execution in the same system, access for the whole team without per-seat costs, control over where sensitive strategy data is stored, and support available when the team needs a second opinion.
Is XSTRAT priced per user?
No. XSTRAT has no per-seat limits, so it can be deployed across the organisation. Programmes are priced as programme fees, starting at CHF 4’500 for XSTRAT30 via the app, and every request receives a formal quotation.
Do we need a consultant to use XSTRAT?
No. XSTRAT is self-guided: structured modules take the team through the process. Expert remote support is available on demand, and NEXTRA’s international partner network is available when a decision needs outside judgement.
How long does it take to put a strategy in place?
XSTRAT30 is designed to produce a diagnostic and prioritised actions in 30 days. XSTRAT60 is designed to deliver a validated roadmap and prioritised plan in 60 days, and XSTRAT90 a full roadmap, alignment and implementation plan in 90 days.
Where is our strategy data stored?
In your own organisation’s environment. XSTRAT stores data locally, so your diagnosis, priorities and performance data stay under your control.
CONTINUE READING
Where to Next.
Where to go next, depending on the question in front of you. Or explore all XSTRAT topics.
DEFINE
What the term means, what it does not mean, and the questions to ask before choosing one.
EXECUTE
How priorities become owned actions, tracked milestones and timely course corrections.
DIAGNOSE
Eight structural causes of failed execution, and the specific fix for each.
PRACTICE
COMPANY
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