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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For complex problems with a fuzzy situation, the method cleanly separates search space and decision. It first creates breadth in understanding and then focus in elaboration. This brings open questions, problem definition, and solution path into a traceable movement. | 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 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | Half day | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-8 | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Value Chain Map, Lever List | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability |
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