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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Shape-First Modeling |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Shape-First Modeling defines data quality through shapes before implementation or integration frays at the edges. The approach fits when validation and data contracts should be part of the design from the start. | 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. | 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. | Value Chain Analysis shows where value is created, costs accrue, and differentiation becomes possible along the process. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a value-chain map and lever list. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | Halber Tag pro Domain Slice | 1-4 Wochen | 90-180 min | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 6-30 Experten | 3-6 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | SHACL or ShEx Shapes, Validation Reports, Data Contracts, Shape Documentation | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions | Value Chain Map, Lever List |
Tagsno overlap | Knowledge graphValidationSemantic | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis |