To create a Strategic States diagram

1. Create or select a Desirer (for example, Capability, Operational Performer, Capability Configuration)

2. Create or select an Actual State.

3. Create a Desires relationship between a Desirer and an Actual State.

4. Create or select an Achiever (for example, Actual Organization, Actual Resource) to achieve the Actual State.
5. Create an Achieves between an Achiever and Actual State.