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| Criterion |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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 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. | 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 | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | Half day | 5-20 min | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-8 | 3-20 | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis | EstimationEffortRisk | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability |