The State of Strategy Report 2026:
Insights from 1,112 leaders
Platform
Core Features
Planner
Move strategy out of static sheets into a living system
Reports & Decisions
Power leadership meetings with real-time AI reports
Alignment
Keep priorities synced across every team and function
Metrics & Measures
Unify metrics and connect results directly to strategy
Integrations
Bring all your information together within a single source of truth
Tapestry AI
The intelligence engine that powers the entire Cascade platform.
Enterprise
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Connect intent to execution at scale and run strategy across the whole enterprise
Use Cases
Corporate Strategy
Turn long-term strategy into goals every team can act on.
Transformation
Run the program that uplifts the business and outlasts consultants.
OKRs
Make OKRs drive real results across the business.
Strategic Portfolio Management
Back the initiatives that move the business, and cut those that don't.
Portfolio & Project Management
Run a PMO that ties every project to business outcomes.
Business Performance
Replace manual monthly reporting with live reviews that drive decisions
Scorecards
Connect every team's scorecard, to each other and to strategy.
Balanced Scorecard
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Risk Management
Put risk at the heart of strategic decisions.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Make two companies one strategy, and deliver the merger's promise.
Compliance Reporting
Automate compliance reporting and stay audit-ready year-round.
Performance & Engagement
Tie every person's performance to the strategy they're driving.
Tapestry AI
Tapestry AI
New
The intelligence engine that powers the entire Cascade platform.
AI Assisted Planning
New
Turn static files into a living, structured plan in seconds
AI Reports & Meetings
New
Run decision-focused meetings with real-time answers
Tapestry Connect
New
Automate updates from meetings, emails, and files
AI Risks & Dependencies
New
Spot invisible risks and blockers before they escalate
AI Executive Briefings
New
Get curated executive signals pushed directly to your inbox
AI Strategy Intelligence
New
Reveal if your execution matches your strategic intent
Resources
General Resources
Strategy Maturity Assessment
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The 2026 Strategy Report
1,112 business leaders on why strategy stalls after the boardroom.
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Customer Stories
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Global businesses across 5 continents and over 90 countries execute their strategy in a whole new way.
With Cascade, we maintain constant focus and can easily reprioritize what's important for the company.
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Chief Financial Officer
Stories from our Customers
Maflow Group
One Direction, 14 Plants: How Maflow Group Brought Its Global Strategy to Life
Laerdal Medical
Cutting Through the Noise: Laerdal’s Journey Toward Strategic Transparency
Nesma United Industries
From Static Vision to Operational Reality: How NUI Built a System for Strategic Focus
The Mendoza College, University of Notre Dame
Unlocking Strategic Visibility: How Notre Dame Business Achieved 88% Adoption
Global Automotive Finance Leader
Shifting Gears: How a Global Auto Finance Leader Centralized Strategy to Drive Executive Action
Ohio CAT
From PowerPoint to Performance: Ohio CAT's Strategy Shift
AIDS Foundation Chicago
Unifying For Impact: AFC's Strategic Journey Toward An HIV-Free World With Cascade
Perley Health
Caring with Confidence: Perley Health raises ambition to double the number of seniors they serve
TECHO
Building Dreams: TECHO and Cascade's Journey to Impact 200 Million People in Poverty across Latin America, One Home at a Time
The ALS Association
Unlocking Potential, Accelerating Impact: The ALS Association and Cascade Forge Ahead in the Fight Against ALS
Parker University
use Cascade to help them hold their position as a leader in Patient-Centric Healthcare
The University of Sydney
balances the autonomy of its faculties & schools with the need to stay aligned to the strategic plan
With just 50% growth in sales this year, we grew profitability by 800% through continuous improvements to operational efficiency.
Jenn Burton
Corporate Development Director
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