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| Criterion |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |  Business Strategy Business Model Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | 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. | The Business Model Canvas condenses a business model to its key building blocks and assumptions. It makes variants quickly comparable and reveals gaps before validation or implementation begins. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 90-180 min | Half day | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-6 | 3-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario | Business Model Canvas, Assumption List, Business Hypotheses |
Tags1 shared | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis | Business modelStrategyValueInnovation |