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| Criterion |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |  Architecture Risk Storming |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | Helps clarify architecture context, options, and consequences in concrete terms. It organizes technical context, alternatives, and consequences. The result is captured as an Annotated Diagram, a Prioritized Risk List, and an Action Backlog. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | Half day | 60-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-8 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario | Annotated Diagram, Prioritized Risk List, Action Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis | RiskArchitectureWorkshopValidation |
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