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| Criterion |  Business Strategy Porter Five Forces |  Product Discovery MVP Test Matrix |  Product Discovery Assumption 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 several minimal variants compete to answer the same question, it makes comparing and choosing between them cleaner. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as a Test Matrix and a Test Plan. | When assumptions still sit unordered in the room, it weighs uncertainty against leverage. It makes visible which hypotheses should be checked first. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-75 min | 45-60 min |
Participantssame | 2-8 | 2-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Risks, Strategic Options | Test Matrix, Test Plan | Assumption map, Test backlog, Risk ranking |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyCompetitionMarket | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryOptions | AssumptionsRiskExperimentsValidation |
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