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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |  Product Strategy Impact Mapping |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a process problem with fluctuating performance, the method brings analysis and improvement into a disciplined sequence. It creates a framework in which numbers, causes, and control come together. | 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. | When a goal needs to be connected to several possible paths, it shows chains of impact instead of feature lists. It connects business goal, behavior change, and measures. | 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 | 2-12 Wochen | Half day | 45-90 min | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-8 | 3-8 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Value Chain Map, Lever List | Impact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis | OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis |