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title: Using TIR for Technology Strategy
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createdAt: 2026-03-06T16:54:41.777Z
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Welcome to GetFocus! This guide shows you how to make confident technology strategy decisions using the GetFocus metric **Technology Improvement Rates**. *(New to TIR? Read  *[What is Technology Improvement Rate?](docId\:XKyW1j9lfqIuevxagq2VF)*)*

A high-quality analysis starts with clarity: define the problem you’re solving, what matters most to you, and the key constraints you’re working within. From there, you’ll map the solution space to avoid blind spots, identify the most promising options, and understand how and why they can solve the problem.

It can sound like a lot, but this Quickstart will walk you through the full workflow and help you go from **problem** to a **data-backed recommendation** in just a few hours. 
If you prefer an interactive walkthrough, [click here.](https://getfocus.storylane.io/share/5pz1xnnhptw4)

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### <font color="#4656ff">Technology Forecasting Agent</font>

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### <font color="#4656ff">Interpreting Technology Improvement Rates</font>

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### <font color="#4656ff">Understanding the winning technology</font>

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