Enable Strategy Lab
5-Engine Diagnostic
Find out which engine is holding your business back - before you spend a cent.
A fast diagnostic that identifies which of the 5 core business engines is your biggest constraint right now. Start here - always free.
Free with a free account.
Who it’s for
- Something's broken and you can't tell what?
Start here first: free Academy course
Fix the Right Engine First
Working hard on the wrong part of the business feels productive and produces almost nothing - because the actual bottleneck was somewhere else the whole time. The 5 engines - Value Creation, Marketing, Sales, Value Delivery, Finance - show you exactly where to look first. Guess instead of diagnosing and you keep grinding on the engine that was never actually broken.
- 1.An Engine Problem, Not a Business ProblemMost owners describe their struggle as "the business isn't working" - which is rarely specific enough to actually fix anything.
- 2.The 5 Engines ExplainedEach engine answers a different question - confusing them means fixing the wrong thing.
- 3.Guess Your Weakest EngineBefore the diagnostic scores it properly, guess which of the 5 you'd honestly rate lowest.
- 4.Why the Wrong Fix Wastes EffortPouring money into marketing when the real problem is sales conversion just gets you more leads that still don't close.
- 5.Quick CheckA few questions to lock in what you just covered.
- 6.Take the DiagnosticScore all 5 engines properly in 3 minutes and see if your guess was right.
Questions
What does the 5-Engine Diagnostic do?
A fast diagnostic that identifies which of the 5 core business engines is your biggest constraint right now. Start here - always free.
How much does the 5-Engine Diagnostic cost?
It's free. Create a free account to use it and save your work.
Is it built for Australian businesses?
Yes. Enable Strategy Lab is built in Queensland for Australian small business owners, using Australian dollars, GST and Australian terms throughout.
Do I need to be good with numbers or strategy?
No. Each Lab walks you through one step at a time in plain English, with examples, and saves your work as you go so you can come back to it.
Is there anything I should read first?
Yes: the free Academy course "Fix the Right Engine First" explains the thinking behind this Lab in 6 short lessons.