Strategy engagement stack

Deliver client work

Research, run the workshop, write it up and present the deck.

Start with these 3: ChatGPT, Miro, Gamma

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  1. Step 1: Research with AI

    Essential
    ChatGPTFree, paid from $20/mo88

    Use it to draft research questions and summarise sources. Check every fact before it reaches the client.

    Consultants who need a generalist AI assistant for brainstorming, drafting, and data analysis.

    Setup
    5 min setup
    Lists integrations with
    Notion AIZapierSlack
  2. Step 2: Run the workshop

    Essential
    MiroFree, paid from $8/mo87

    Prepare the board before the session and share it with the client afterwards.

    Consultants running strategy workshops, brainstorming sessions, and framework exercises with clients.

    Setup
    5 min setup
    Lists integrations with
    Notion AISlackZapierGoogle Sheets
    This is the only tool we have scored for this step so far.
  3. Step 3: Engagement notes and docs

    Add when you grow
    Notion AIFree, paid from $20/mo83

    Keep interview notes, decisions and drafts for the engagement in one place.

    Consultants building a reusable knowledge base across clients and engagements.

    Why this pick: ClickUp scores 85 overall and Notion AI 83. We pick Notion AI because it scores higher on fit for consultants (23 vs 21).

    Setup
    30 min setup
    Lists integrations with
    SlackGmailZapier
    Also scored: ClickUp 85
  4. Step 4: Build the deck

    Essential
    GammaFree, paid from $9/mo77

    Turn the write-up into a first draft of the deck, then edit it by hand.

    Consultants creating client decks and workshop materials without touching PowerPoint.

    Setup
    5 min setup
    Lists integrations with
    PDFCSV
    Also scored: Canva Docs 71
  5. Step 5: Async walkthrough

    Add when you grow
    LoomFree, paid from $15/mo83

    Record a short walkthrough of the findings for people who missed the meeting.

    Consultants onboarding clients, explaining deliverables, or replacing status update meetings.

    Setup
    5 min setup
    Lists integrations with
    Notion AISlackGmailHubSpot
    This is the only tool we have scored for this step so far.

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  • ChatGPT
  • Miro
  • Notion AI
  • Gamma
  • Loom
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Reuse past work

Knowledge vault stack

  • Notion AIFree, paid from $20/mo83
  • Readwise ReaderFrom $9.99/mo74
  • LoomFree, paid from $15/mo83
  • ZapierFree plan84
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Each step starts from the top-scored tool for that job. When we pick a different one, the step says why. How we score →