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Criterion
Paper illustration for Ideal Days.
Agile
Ideal Days
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration of Value Chain Analysis with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Value Chain Analysis
Paper illustration of VRIO Framework with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
VRIO Framework
Purposedifferent
When effort needs to be thought of as real working time, it offers a simple common denominator for comparison. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as Ideal Day Estimates, Assumption Notes, and Capacity Caveats.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.Value Chain Analysis shows where value is created, costs accrue, and differentiation becomes possible along the process. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a value-chain map and lever list.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.
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Timedifferent
15-60 min1-3 hHalf day90-180 min
Participantsdifferent
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Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Ideal Day Estimates, Assumption Notes, Capacity CaveatsGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesValue Chain Map, Lever ListVRIO Table, Strategic Actions
Tagsno overlap
EstimationEffortAgile
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis
StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability
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