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| Criterion |  Business Strategy Porter Five Forces |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |  Business Strategy Business Model Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | The Business Model Canvas condenses a business model to its key building blocks and assumptions. It makes variants quickly comparable and reveals gaps before validation or implementation begins. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | Half day | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Risks, Strategic Options | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario | Business Model Canvas, Assumption List, Business Hypotheses |
Tags1 shared | StrategyCompetitionMarket | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis | Business modelStrategyValueInnovation |
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