Creating the Background

This topic describes how to create and import the image to use as a Strategy map background. The image must include placeholders to represent these items:

  To create the map background:

  1. In a graphics editor, create boxes that are placeholders for the elements you will use on the map.

    The image must include placeholders to represent:

    • Strategy elements

    • Strategic themes

    • Links between strategy elements

  2. Create relationships and links by connecting boxes with arrows or lines.

  3. Save the background as an image file in one of these formats:

    • JPG

    • GIF

    • BMP

    • PNG

  4. From the Object view, select Maps, and then Strategy.

  5. Click Add.

  6. Select File, then Choose Image. The Choose Background box is displayed.

  7. Perform a task:

    • If the image file is stored in a local directory, select Upload Image, select the file, and then Just Images from File of Type.

    • If you saved the image to a URL address, select Choose URL and enter the location.

    The image loads in the map editor. See The Strategy Map Editor.

  8. Select File, and then Rename, and enter the map name.

  9. Add strategy elements and perspectives. See Adding Strategy Elements.