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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Polarity Mapping |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Polarity Mapping makes tensions between two opposing poles tangible, such as standardization and adaptation or control and autonomy. The method guards against making apparent either-or decisions prematurely. | 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. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | Half day | Half day | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-8 | 3-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance Actions | Value Chain Map, Lever List | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis | StrategyAnalysisPlanning |