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| Criterion |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Decision Making Risk Matrix |  Business Strategy TOWS Matrix |  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. | When a project faces many possible disruptions, it quickly becomes unclear which risks deserve attention first. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Risk Matrix and a Top Risk List. | The TOWS Matrix connects internal strengths and weaknesses with external opportunities and threats into action-oriented strategies. It goes a step further than a pure stocktaking. | 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 | 30-60 min | 1-2 h | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-10 | 3-10 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Risk Matrix, Top Risk List | TOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority Actions | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | RiskDecisionPrioritizationAssessment | StrategyAnalysisOptions | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis |