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Design Thinking as a learning loop: an observation notebook, a focused problem statement, different idea sketches, a cardboard prototype and user-test notes. Feedback leads to new understanding.
Innovation
Design Thinking
Paper illustration of a Business Model Canvas with nine connected compartments, a few notes and symbols for customers, delivery and economic relationships.
Business Strategy
Business Model Canvas
Paper illustration of Business Model Stress Test with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Business Model Stress Test
Purposedifferent
For complex user problems with an uncertain cause, the method connects observation, interpretation, and experiment into a learning cycle. It keeps the focus on real needs and avoids premature solution language. This produces robust decisions for product and service.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.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.
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1 Tag bis mehrere Wochen1-2 hHalf day
Participantsdifferent
4-102-83-8
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Problem Statement, Prototype, Test LearningsBusiness Model Canvas, Assumption List, Business HypothesesStress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario
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InnovationPrototypeResearch
Business modelStrategyValueInnovation
StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis
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Paper illustration of a Strategy Canvas with several value curves
Business Strategy
Blue Ocean Strategy Canvas
Paper illustration of Value Chain Analysis with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Value Chain Analysis
Paper illustration of VRIO Framework with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
VRIO Framework
A paper-based illustration representing Design Sprint with its core stages and visible working result.
Innovation
Design Sprint