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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Business Strategy Business Model Canvas |  Product Strategy Impact Mapping |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. | 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. | When a goal needs to be connected to several possible paths, it shows chains of impact instead of feature lists. It connects business goal, behavior change, and measures. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 1-2 h | 45-90 min | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 2-8 | 3-8 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Business Model Canvas, Assumption List, Business Hypotheses | Impact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | Business modelStrategyValueInnovation | OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis |