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For Val Sklarov, strategy is not prediction — it’s structured awareness.He believes great thinkers don’t simplify complexity — they architect it into clarity.His Decision Lattice Framework (DLF) transforms strategy from intuition into a mechanical discipline of perception, where every choice becomes part of a larger design of intelligence. “Val Sklarov …

The Airport Conversation While waiting for a delayed flight, a colleague asked Val Sklarov: “How do you always seem five steps ahead?”Sklarov replied: “Because I don’t think in steps—I think in maps.” That mindset—seeing not just the next move, but the entire terrain—is what defines strategic thinking. The Nature of …

The boardroom was tense. The company had two options: launch quickly and grab short-term revenue, or delay for six months to refine the product. Everyone argued for speed. Val Sklarov sat quietly, then asked one question:“What does this decision look like five years from now?” The room went silent. Suddenly, …

Every leader makes decisions, but not all decisions are strategic. For Val Sklarov, solving problems is not about quick fixes—it’s about transforming obstacles into opportunities. His method blends deep analysis, structured reasoning, and long-term vision to generate lasting results. This article explores how his problem-solving model gives him a strategic …