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3 strategies and tactics for Fundamentals

What is Fundamentals strategy?

Every great achievement starts with a well-thought-out plan. It can be the launch of a new product, expanding into new markets, or just trying to increase efficiency. You'll need a delicate combination of strategies and tactics to ensure that the journey is smooth and effective.

Finding the right Fundamentals strategy can seem daunting, particularly when you're focused on your daily workload. For this reason, we've compiled a selection of examples to fuel your inspiration.

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Fundamentals strategy examples

You will find in the next section many different Fundamentals tactics. We've included action items in our templates to make it as actionable as possible.

Strategies and tactics for achieving a High Score

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Master the fundamentals

    • Study the rules and guidelines thoroughly
    • Practise basic skills consistently
    • Identify key areas for improvement
    • Seek feedback from experienced players
    • Watch tutorials and guides online
    • Set specific skill improvement goals
    • Schedule regular practice sessions
    • Track progress and adjust strategies
    • Learn from past mistakes
    • Stay updated on game changes or updates

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Develop advanced tactics

    • Research advanced strategies from top players
    • Analyse gameplay footage of high scorers
    • Experiment with different tactics in practise sessions
    • Formulate personalised strategies based on strengths
    • Identify and exploit opponent weaknesses
    • Create contingency plans for unexpected situations
    • Simulate real-time game scenarios during practice
    • Refine decision-making processes under pressure
    • Build adaptability through diverse practice routines
    • Join forums or groups to discuss advanced strategies

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Optimise physical and mental readiness

    • Establish a balanced diet for energy and focus
    • Incorporate regular exercise into your routine
    • Develop a consistent sleep schedule
    • Practise mindfulness or meditation for concentration
    • Set realistic but challenging practice goals
    • Take breaks to prevent burnout during long sessions
    • Use stress management techniques as needed
    • Eliminate distractions in your practice environment
    • Stay hydrated for optimum cognitive function
    • Reward yourself for achieving milestones
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Strategies and tactics for securing A Software Engineering Internship

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Build A Strong Foundation

    • Complete foundational courses like Harvard's CS50 and MIT's Introduction to Computer Science via edX by the end of July 2025
    • Master data structures and algorithms using online platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank and AlgoExpert, with a commitment of solving at least 5 problems daily from May to September 2025
    • Strengthen programming fundamentals by engaging in competitive programming on CodeForces or CodeChef, participating in weekly contests from May 2025 to June 2026
    • Gain proficiency in Python, JavaScript and Java by going through comprehensive courses on these languages on platforms like Udemy or Coursera by August 2025
    • Read 'Introduction to Algorithms' by Cormen and 'Clean Code' by Robert C. Martin to enhance understanding and coding practices by September 2025
    • Start contributing to open-source projects on GitHub, with an aim to make significant contributions to at least 3 high-quality projects by December 2025
    • Engage in at least one collaborative project with other learners or professionals to enhance teamwork skills by October 2025
    • Update LinkedIn profile to reflect new skills and projects, maintaining a professional online presence updated monthly
    • Participate in local or online hackathons and coding challenges at least once every two months to apply skills real-time
    • Schedule fortnightly review sessions to assess progression on learning platforms and set the agenda for the next set of learning goals

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Develop Advanced Technical Skills

    • Dive into system design with resources like 'Designing Data-Intensive Applications' and free courses available on YouTube by January 2026
    • Start learning machine learning via Andrew Ng’s course on Coursera, aiming to complete it in three months, from November 2025 to January 2026
    • Deepen understanding of databases (SQL and NoSQL), aiming to complete at least two in-depth courses by February 2026
    • Engage in full-stack web development by building 3 complex applications and deploying them as portfolio projects by April 2026
    • Participate in online communities like StackOverflow, contributing answers to at least 3 queries weekly starting from October 2025
    • Study operating system concepts with resources like 'Operating System Concepts' by Silberschatz by March 2026
    • Participate in AI/ML projects or competitions on Kaggle, with at least one completed project by April 2026
    • Complete a course on cloud technologies, such as AWS or Azure, opting for certification by May 2026
    • Regularly seek peer review for projects to gather feedback, focusing on one project every two months for detailed insights
    • Create a GitHub repository for all personal projects, updating it with detailed readmes and documentation monthly

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Prepare For Internship Applications

    • Craft a compelling CV, specifically tailored for software engineering roles, iteratively improving each month leading to June 2026
    • Develop communication skills with practical speaking courses or platforms like Toastmasters, practicing regularly from January 2026
    • Enhance interview skills by undergoing mock interviews, focusing on technical and behavioural aspects, scheduled bi-monthly from December 2025
    • Read 'Cracking the Coding Interview' and solve at least 3 interview-style problems weekly from October 2025
    • Seek mentorship opportunities with industry professionals, setting up periodic catch-up meetings for feedback and guidance by March 2026
    • Schedule and complete online assessments on platforms like Pramp or Interviewing.io, at least one per month starting November 2025
    • Attend tech meetups and networking events, both virtual and in-person, to establish industry contacts from February 2026
    • Prepare a portfolio website showcasing projects and skills, ensuring all content is up-to-date by April 2026
    • Engage actively in tech groups on social media, contributing insights and posts twice a month beginning from September 2025
    • Set weekly self-assessment goals to review application materials and strategies, refining based on research and feedback continually
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Strategies and tactics for utilising Football Metaphors to Manage an Investment Portfolio

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Balance offensive and defensive plays

    • Identify high-growth stocks like selecting star forwards
    • Include dividend-paying stocks as defenders for stability
    • Diversify investments across sectors like a varied team line-up
    • Mix tech and healthcare stocks to spread risk
    • Research management teams to find strong leaders as team captains
    • Implement a rotational investment strategy similar to player rotations
    • Regularly review portfolio performance with team huddle simulations
    • Apply the Executive-Investment Coach (EIC) top-down approach
    • Conduct macroeconomic analysis like assessing the playing field
    • Stay informed on global economic trends like watching global soccer tournaments

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Choose strong economies and companies

    • Select portfolios spread across promising economies like US and India
    • Identify stocks based on their economic growth potential
    • Focus on companies with growing capital per worker
    • Measure steady capital-output ratios over time
    • Evaluate ROE figures, prioritising those above 30%
    • Choose companies based on PE and PB ratios fitting desired criteria
    • Consider monetary policy impacts on sectors like banking and finance
    • Incorporate valuation factors across multiple categories
    • Assess investor sentiment for market timing
    • Monitor geopolitics to exploit industry-specific opportunities

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Engage in team-based decision-making

    • Conduct daily team meetings to discuss and deliberate over options
    • Utilise a structured ideation phase for stock selection input
    • Allocate roles within the team for sector-based research
    • Select top competitors of the chosen stocks for analysis
    • Analyse financial statements and ratios for decision making
    • Use technical chart trends for short-term investment forecasts
    • Utilise a custom screener for long-term investment options
    • Discuss and resolve conflicting opinions during team meetings
    • Simulate portfolio testing through various economic scenarios
    • Define a clear process from industry selection to stock segregation
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How to track your Fundamentals strategies and tactics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to keep your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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