strategic-spiral-momentum
Strategic Spiral Momentum
Overview
Strategic Spiral Momentum maps organizational strategy as a 10-phase cyclical spiral: 谋势 (plan) → 蓄势 (store) → 造势 (create) → 借势 (leverage) → 起势 (launch) → 乘势 (ride) → 定势 (stabilize) → 化势 (transform) → 应势 (respond) → 换势 (switch). Completing the cycle returns the organization one level higher — new capabilities, position, and resources to run the next cycle.
Common misuses: skipping phases (attempting 借势 before completing 蓄势 produces fragile partnerships); getting stuck in 定势, confusing entrenchment with durability.
Compose with: [shi-momentum] for individual positioning within phases 1–5 · [second-order-thinking] for 应势/再谋 phase · [okr-goal-setting] after — OKRs must be phase-appropriate.
When to Use
Use when: strategy is losing momentum despite right actions · team disagrees on current phase · deciding to push deeper vs. transition to new cycle · setting phase-appropriate OKRs/resources · mid-cycle board/investor assessment.
Not for: individual career strategy (use shi-momentum) · single-product prioritization · true crisis/turnaround · horizon under 12 months.