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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. | A Business Model Stress Test checks how well a business model holds up under pressure and headwinds. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a stress-test report and action plan per scenario. | The VRIO Framework rates resources and capabilities on whether they are Valuable, Rare, Inimitable, and Organized. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a VRIO table and strategic actions. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | Half day | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 3-8 | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability |
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