Customer Relevancy Framework

Define your BU's value proposition by sorting 25 statements across 5 dimensions.

© Vlerick Business School — Strategy Course
Your Customer Relevancy Scorecard
Based on the Vlerick methodology — cards retained per dimension

Your focus score

The focus score = (top 2 dimensions added) minus (all other dimensions added). A higher score means more strategic focus. A negative score means you are spreading attention across too many dimensions — a strategic risk.

Dimension breakdown

What each role means

Dominate Your #1 dimension — the highest number of retained cards. Customers seek you out because of this. Build your operations, culture, and communication around it.
Differentiate Your #2 dimension. Customers prefer you over competitors here. When all else is equal, this tips the scale in your favour.
Distractor The remaining 3 dimensions. Meet market expectations here, but do not over-invest. Every card retained here costs you focus on your top 2.