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| Criterion |  Business Strategy Porter Five Forces |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Product Strategy Impact Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. | When a goal needs to be connected to several possible paths, it shows chains of impact instead of feature lists. It connects business goal, behavior change, and measures. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-4 Wochen | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 6-30 Experten | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Risks, Strategic Options | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | Impact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options |
Tags1 shared | StrategyCompetitionMarket | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning |
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