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| Criterion |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When roles, interfaces, or projects fail because of differing expectations, Expectation Mapping surfaces these differences. It shows what each side takes for granted and where the pictures diverge. | 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. | 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. | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | Half day | Half day | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-8 | 3-8 | 4-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements | Value Chain Map, Lever List | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions |
Tagsno overlap | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation |