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| Criterion |  Business Strategy Porter Five Forces |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |  Systems Thinking Leverage Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Porter Five Forces analyzes the forces that shape competitive pressure and profitability in a market. The view of market structure goes beyond individual competitors and reveals systemic pressure points. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. | Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Risks, Strategic Options | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes | Leverage Map, Action Strategy |
Tags1 shared | StrategyCompetitionMarket | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio | Systems thinkingChangeStrategy |
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