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| Criterion |  Decision Making Risk Matrix |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |  Business Strategy Business Model Canvas |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a project faces many possible disruptions, it quickly becomes unclear which risks deserve attention first. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Risk Matrix and a Top Risk List. | 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. | The VRIO Framework rates resources and capabilities on whether they are Valuable, Rare, Inimitable, and Organized. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a VRIO table and strategic actions. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | Half day | 1-2 h | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-8 | 2-8 | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Risk Matrix, Top Risk List | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario | Business Model Canvas, Assumption List, Business Hypotheses | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions |
Tagsno overlap | RiskDecisionPrioritizationAssessment | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis | Business modelStrategyValueInnovation | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability |