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| Criterion |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |  Business Strategy TOWS Matrix |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | 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. | 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 | Low | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | Half day | 1-2 h | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 | 3-8 | 3-10 | 3-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Value Chain Map, Lever List | TOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority Actions | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationEffortRisk | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis | StrategyAnalysisOptions | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis |