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| Criterion | ![]() Innovation Morphological Analysis | ![]() Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis | ![]() Business Strategy VRIO Framework | ![]() Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a search for solutions with many degrees of freedom, a grid emerges for systematic combinations. The method separates features, variants, and exclusion criteria, so the space gets explored deliberately. | 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. | 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 | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | Half day | 90-180 min | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-8 | 3-6 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Morphological Box, Concept Combinations, Idea Shortlist | Value Chain Map, Lever List | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario |
Tagsno overlap | IdeationInnovationCreativity | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis |



