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| Criterion |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Systems Thinking Intervention Mapping |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets. | Intervention Mapping translates a need for change into a planned, evaluable program. The method connects target group, determinants, actions, and measurement into a traceable chain. | 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. | 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 | Low | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 1-5 Tage | 90-180 min | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 | 4-12 | 3-6 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Logic Model, Change Objectives, Intervention Components, Evaluation Plan | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions | Value Chain Map, Lever List |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationEffortRisk | ChangeSystems thinkingCapability | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis |