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| Criterion |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Business Strategy McKinsey 7S |  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. | McKinsey 7S checks whether Strategy, Structure, Systems, Shared Values, Skills, Style, and Staff fit together. Organizational misalignments become visible across multiple levers as a result. | 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 | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 2-4 h | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-12 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | 7S Assessment, Alignment Gaps, Change Actions | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario |
Tags1 shared | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | OrganizationStrategyAlignmentChange | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis |
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