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| Criterion |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Business Strategy TOWS Matrix |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | The TOWS Matrix connects internal strengths and weaknesses with external opportunities and threats into action-oriented strategies. It goes a step further than a pure stocktaking. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-4 Wochen | 1-2 h | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 6-30 Experten | 3-10 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | TOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority Actions | Value Chain Map, Lever List |
Tags1 shared | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | StrategyAnalysisOptions | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis |
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