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| Criterion |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Systems Thinking Leverage Points |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. | Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy. | 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. | 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 | High | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-4 Wochen | Half day | 90-180 min | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 6-30 Experten | 3-12 | 3-6 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | Leverage Map, Action Strategy | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario |
Tags1 shared | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | Systems thinkingChangeStrategy | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis |