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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Evaporating Cloud |  Business Strategy TOWS Matrix |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The method makes visible why two seemingly incompatible demands arise and which assumption must be tested to resolve the conflict. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Conflict Cloud, Assumption List, Breakthrough Ideas, Next Experiments | TOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority Actions |
Tagsno overlap | Theory of ConstraintsAssumptionsSystems thinking | StrategyAnalysisOptions |
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