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Criterion
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
Facilitation
Alignment Mapping
Paper illustration for 3-Circle Venn Diagram
Facilitation
3-Circle Venn Diagram
Paper illustration of a two-by-two Ansoff Matrix with four growth directions
Business Strategy
Ansoff Matrix
Purposedifferent
With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention.When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable.When three perspectives matter at the same time, a Three-Circle Venn Diagram shows the overlaps and remainders precisely. It makes visible where shared effect arises and where only a partial perspective applies.The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other.
Complexitydifferent
LowMediumLowLow
Timedifferent
30-60 min1-2 h15-45 min45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
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Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListAlignment Map, Open Issues, Decision QuestionsVenn Diagram, Overlap Notes, DifferentiatorsAnsoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes
Tagsno overlap
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation
ComparisonFacilitationAlignment
GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio
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