Part 1 · Engagement Context
Company & engagement
Channel situation — pick one
Adaptive weighting will emphasise categories most relevant to this situation.
Top pain points — pick up to 3
0 of 3 selected
Current channel shape
Part 2 · Diagnostic · 45 questions across 10 categories
Complete at least 80% of questions to unlock results (answers you skip are treated as neutral for scoring).
On-screen Results
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Channel Strategy Diagnostic Report
Channel Strategy Diagnostic
A diagnostic of current channel strategy performance, partner programme health, and priority gaps — used with the Head of Channels.
Engagement Context
As declared by the Head of Channels at the start of the session.
Category Scorecard
Maturity across 10 categories
Category detail · scores, gaps, strengths, session notes
Priority Issues
Top 10 — combining the lowest-scoring questions with items the Head of Channels flagged as priorities during the session.
Strengths to Preserve
Items scoring 4–5 — worth protecting through any transformation.
Benchmark Gap Analysis
Where the client's position differs from Salamander's published benchmarks (Partner & Channel Strategy Playbook, April 2026).
Recommended Salamander Engagement Pathway
Mapped to the four engagement types in the Salamander playbook (§12 / §10).
Appendix — Full Q&A log
All 45 questions with score, priority flag, and session notes verbatim.
Disclaimer. This diagnostic is a structured discussion framework for use between a Salamander associate and the client's Head of Channels. Scores reflect qualitative judgement, not empirical measurement. Benchmarks cited are from Salamander's published Partner & Channel Strategy Playbook (April 2026) and are indicative of market norms; individual circumstances vary. The tool does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice.
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