CheckMATE Features
The CheckMATE software features a strategic planning process that is well tested and proven both academically and in the business world. The software is simple to use and runs on Windows 95/98/2000/NT/XP. The software offers numerous help screens and examples throughout as well as clear printouts. Most users find the software so easy to use that the manual is not necessary. The F1 key is available throughout the program for topic-specific help.

CheckMATE features development of an effective mission statement. CheckMATE features the most popular and widely used strategic planning analytical tools to formulate strategies and objectives, including TOWS or SWOT analysis, the SPACE analysis, and the GRAND analysis. CheckMATE allows for development of strategies specific to your firm.  No prior knowledge of strategic planning is needed to use CheckMATE.

Approach

Interactive - The user is asked appropriate questions, responses are recorded, information is assimilated, analyses are performed, and results are displayed for the user to print.

Participative - CheckMATE now provides a network environment for collaboration between users.  Users complete the process and all of their responses are combined and analyzed as a group to accurately account for all individuals and to effectively represent the collective wisdom of all participants.

Thorough - The users complete the process of strategy formulation and implementation.

  • Create an organizational mission statement

  • Create an organizational vision statement

  • Identify key internal strengths and weaknesses through an Internal Audit

  • Identify key external opportunities and threats through an External Audit

  • Generate and evaluate alternative objectives and strategies

  • Select and prioritize strategies

  • Establish clear objectives

  • A budget, goals, policies, and financial statements to implement strategies may be established upon completion of the software

New Features

Intuitive Interface
CheckMATE Strategic Planning Software intuitive interface has been designed to be easy to use. With in-program instruction and a complete help file, anyone can complete a Strategic Plan using CheckMATE Strategic Planning Software.

Network Application
CheckMATE Strategic Planning Software can be run as a shared network application. The software is designed to run on an unlimited number of computers with one shared database. CheckMATE is designed as a 2-Tier Application securing a flawless connection between the application and the data.

Administrator Interface
CheckMATE Strategic Planning Software includes an administrator interface which enables a lead person to administer all of the data that is entered by the users. This interface allows the administrator to analyze, clean, and prepare data for the final Strategic Plan.

Comprehensive Reports
CheckMATE Strategic Planning Software includes a comprehensive set of reports to display the input data and resultant documents. These reports are used for data analysis and compilation of the final Strategic Plan.

Outstanding Manuals
A condensed manual and a full manual are available to read and print online both before and after purchase.

Downloadable Format
The CheckMATE Strategic Planning Software and supporting manuals are completely downloadable from this web site.  All updates to the software and the manuals will also be available here.

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Benefits

  • Generate effective strategies using the most modern analytical tools
  • Facilitate discussion among managers and employees
  • Obtain commitment to company goals and strategies
  • Provide a more systematic approach to planning
  • Anticipate future problems and opportunities
  • Increase managers' motivation through involvement
  • Encourage forward thinking
  • Create a favorable attitude towards change
  • Develop tactics to implement strategies
  • Obtain improved performance
  • Ensure that strategic planning is a "people process"
  • Link the functional business areas

 

Minimum System Requirements

  • 100 MHz Pentium computer
  • 15 MB of free hard disk space
  • 32 MB RAM
  • SVGA color monitor
  • Graphics display adapter that can display at least 16-bit high color in 800x600 resolution (1024x768 is recommended)
  • 4X CD-ROM drive (if hard copy of software ordered)
  • Windows 95/98/2000/NT/XP operating system

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