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| Criterion |  UX Design Design Studio |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When several designs need to be quickly put in relation to each other, it makes ideas visible and comparable. It encourages early variants instead of long upfront debates. | 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. | GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing. | 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 | Medium | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 90-180 min | 1-3 h | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-6 | 2-8 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Sketches, Concept Directions, Design Decisions | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Value Chain Map, Lever List |
Tagsno overlap | SketchingCollaborationIdeation | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis |