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| Criterion |  Business Strategy Porter Five Forces |  Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |  Systems Thinking Iceberg Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | A Behavior Over Time Graph shows how a metric or observation develops over time. The method makes trends, breaks, and recurring patterns visible that get lost in snapshots. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. | The Iceberg Model separates visible events from patterns, structures, and mental models. This turns a single observation into a deeper understanding of why a problem keeps recurring. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 20-45 min | 45-90 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1-10 | 2-8 | 2-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Risks, Strategic Options | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes | Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyCompetitionMarket | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio | Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns |