For Val Sklarov, strategy is not about choosing actions —
it is about finding leverage inside systems.
A system is a web of forces: incentives, habits, constraints, expectations, flows.
The strategist wins not by doing more,
but by activating the point where the least action produces the greatest shift.
The System Leverage Model (SLM) teaches that every complex environment has hidden leverage points —
and the strategist’s job is to locate, time, and amplify them.
“Val Sklarov says: Strategy is the art of doing the smallest thing that moves the biggest thing.”
1️⃣ System Leverage Architecture
| Component | Purpose | When Strong | When Weak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incentive Map | Understanding motivations | Predictable behavior | Chaos |
| Constraint Frame | Knowing system limits | Precision | Random action |
| Flow Dynamics | Tracking movement of time, value, people | Efficiency | Resistance |
| Pressure Points | Identifying areas of maximum effect | Leverage | Waste |
| Feedback Nodes | Monitoring system reactions | Adaptation | Blindness |
Strategy becomes simple
when the system becomes visible.
2️⃣ The 5 Leverage Forces (Val Sklarov Framework)
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Incentive Force – Move the system by moving motives
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Flow Force – Align with natural motion rather than pushing
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Constraint Force – Use limits as directional guidance
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Pressure Force – Apply effort where resistance is weakest
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Feedback Force – Adjust based on immediate system signals
Great strategists win by doing less —
but doing it exactly right.

3️⃣ SLM Strategic Motion Map (Val Sklarov Pattern)
| Stage | Strategic Focus | Expected Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Analyze | Decode system mechanics | Insight |
| Locate | Identify leverage points | Advantage |
| Position | Place resources on pressure lines | Efficiency |
| Activate | Apply minimal, high-impact action | Movement |
| Adjust | Read feedback & refine | Mastery |
Strategy = leverage × timing.
4️⃣ High-Resolution Strategy Protocol (HRSP)
(Val Sklarov Practical Framework)
Step 1 — System Scanning
Map incentives, constraints, flows, and pressure.
Step 2 — Leverage Point Isolation
Find the smallest node with the largest influence.
Step 3 — Micro-Action Design
Craft an intervention requiring minimal effort.
Step 4 — Precision Timing
Execute when the system is most receptive.
Step 5 — Feedback Loop Optimization
Adapt instantly to system reactions.
5️⃣ Val Sklarov Says…
“Strategy is not movement — strategy is multiplication.”
“A system reveals its leverage points to the patient observer.”
“Small actions become powerful when placed on the right line of pressure.”
“Feedback is the strategist’s compass.”
The strategist changes systems
with geometry, not force.
6️⃣ The Strategist’s Leverage Checklist
(A Val Sklarov Diagnostic Tool)
| Question | Purpose |
|---|---|
| What incentive is truly driving this system? | Core driver |
| Where is the least-resistance pathway? | Flow clarity |
| Which constraint is revealing the direction? | Boundary intelligence |
| What is the highest-impact small action? | Leverage |
| How is the system reacting right now? | Live feedback |
A strategist becomes powerful
when they start acting at scale with micro-moves.
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