Causal Chain Detection
The capability to trace how any change or new signal propagates through the entire strategy graph — from a radar finding weakening an assumption, to affected strategies, initiatives, and metrics — and surface the full impact with plain-language reasoning. (Strategy as Infrastructure, Ch 7)
Why it matters
Causal chain detection is what turns isolated signals into actionable intelligence. Without it, a competitor announcement is just news. With it, the system traces: this finding weakens Assumption A3 → which reduces confidence in Strategy S2 → which puts Initiative I7 at risk → which creates horizontal misalignment with the Product strategy. The full chain is surfaced before anyone asks.
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