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Operations
ABC Analysis
Paper illustration of Porter’s five competitive forces
Business Strategy
Porter Five Forces
Paper illustration of a Business Model Canvas with nine connected compartments, a few notes and symbols for customers, delivery and economic relationships.
Business Strategy
Business Model Canvas
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.Porter Five Forces analyzes the forces that shape competitive pressure and profitability in a market. The view of market structure goes beyond individual competitors and reveals systemic pressure points.The Business Model Canvas condenses a business model to its key building blocks and assumptions. It makes variants quickly comparable and reveals gaps before validation or implementation begins.
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Timedifferent
30-60 min1-3 h1-2 h
Participantsdifferent
1-52-82-8
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListFive Forces Analysis, Competitive Risks, Strategic OptionsBusiness Model Canvas, Assumption List, Business Hypotheses
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PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
StrategyCompetitionMarket
Business modelStrategyValueInnovation
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