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Paper illustration of Business Model Stress Test with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Business Model Stress Test
Paper illustration of Value Chain Analysis with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Value Chain Analysis
Paper illustration of a calibrated five-by-five risk matrix with response cards.
Decision Making
Risk Matrix
Purposedifferent
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.Value Chain Analysis shows where value is created, costs accrue, and differentiation becomes possible along the process. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a value-chain map and lever list.When a project faces many possible disruptions, it quickly becomes unclear which risks deserve attention first. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Risk Matrix and a Top Risk List.
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Half dayHalf day30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
3-83-83-10
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Stress Test Report, Action Plan per ScenarioValue Chain Map, Lever ListRisk Matrix, Top Risk List
Tagsno overlap
StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis
StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis
RiskDecisionPrioritizationAssessment
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Paper illustration of VRIO Framework with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
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Decision Making
Assumption Surfacing
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
Paper illustration of Cost of Delay with its method-specific working model.
Delivery
Cost of Delay