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Criterion
Paper illustration of a calibrated five-by-five risk matrix with response cards.
Decision Making
Risk Matrix
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Paper illustration of VRIO Framework with its method-specific working model.
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.GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing.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.
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LowMediumMedium
Timedifferent
30-60 min1-3 h90-180 min
Participantsdifferent
3-102-83-6
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Risk Matrix, Top Risk ListGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesVRIO Table, Strategic Actions
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RiskDecisionPrioritizationAssessment
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability
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Paper illustration of Business Model Stress Test with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Business Model Stress Test
Paper illustration of Value Chain Analysis with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Value Chain Analysis
A hypothetical failure makes concrete risks, signals, and fitting mitigations visible.
Decision Making
Pre-Mortem
Paper illustration of an assumption matrix with prioritized test cards
Decision Making
Assumption Surfacing