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| Criterion |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. | Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable. | 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 | Medium | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 1-3 h | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-8 | 3-12 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio | KnowledgeMappingRisk | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis |