The Elements of Category Management Pack 
 
What's Inside?
Elements of Category Management Deck
A visual guide to the full spectrum of category management activities, grouped into themes like Strategy, Execution, Data and more.
Use this to:
Build understanding of category scope
Upskill teams
Communicate the value of category across your business
 
Category Elements Assessment Sheet
A structured tool to assess current delivery, skills, and development priorities.
Includes:
Team Assessment: For leads to evaluate function-wide capability
Personal Assessment: For individuals to self-assess and plan development
 
Personal Development Plan Template
A worksheet to help individuals reflect on strengths, set goals, and plan actions to grow their category management skills
 
Icebreaker Ideas
Use these to kick off workshops or team sessions .
 
How to Use the Pack
Start with the Deck: Review the category elements and themes. Use it to introduce or refresh understanding in team meetings or training.
Complete the Assessment Sheet: Choose either the team or personal view. Identify which elements are delivered, led, or need development.
Use the Development Plan: Translate assessment insights into personal or team goals. Plan actions and track progress.
Facilitate Discussion: Use the icebreaker and toolkit to spark conversation, align on priorities, and build shared understanding
 
This pack is intentionally editable — adapt it to reflect your business context.
Use it in workshops, 1:1s, onboarding, or strategy sessions.
Revisit periodically to track progress and refresh priorities.