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| Criterion |  Business Strategy SWOT Analysis |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | SWOT Analysis arranges strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats into a compact picture of the situation. It keeps internal capabilities and external influences separate before strategic options emerge from them. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 1-3 h | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-8 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | SWOT matrix, Strategic options, Action list | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario |
Tags1 shared | StrategyAnalysisMarketPositioning | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis |
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