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Paper illustration of a two-by-two Ansoff Matrix with four growth directions
Business Strategy
Ansoff Matrix
Paper illustration for PERT Estimation.
Decision Making
PERT Estimation
Paper illustration for Wideband Delphi.
Decision Making
Wideband Delphi
Purposedifferent
The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other.On complex initiatives, a plain average tends to understate just how uncertain the outcome really is. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a PERT Estimate, Expected Value, and Risk Notes.A single opinion rarely holds up for planning when the future is genuinely uncertain. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as an Estimate Range, Assumption Log, and Expert Consensus Notes.
Complexitydifferent
LowMediumHigh
Timedifferent
45-90 min15-45 min1-4 h or multiple rounds
Participantsdifferent
2-81-84-12 Experten
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk NotesPERT Estimate, Expected Value, Risk NotesEstimate Range, Assumption Log, Expert Consensus Notes
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GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio
EstimationUncertaintyRisk
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Paper illustration for Three-Point Estimation.
Decision Making
Three-Point Estimation
Paper illustration of Business Model Stress Test with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Business Model Stress Test
Paper illustration for Dot Estimation.
Facilitation
Dot Estimation