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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | Systems Mapping arranges elements, relationships, and boundaries so a complex field becomes legible at a glance. The overview stabilizes the overall picture before detail work or steering begins. | The VRIO Framework rates resources and capabilities on whether they are Valuable, Rare, Inimitable, and Organized. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a VRIO table and strategic actions. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | Half day | 1-3 h | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 3-8 | 3-12 | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability |