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Criterion
Paper illustration of a SWOT matrix with four separated quadrants and marked strategic options.
Business Strategy
SWOT Analysis
Paper illustration for 3-Circle Venn Diagram
Facilitation
3-Circle Venn Diagram
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.When three perspectives matter at the same time, a Three-Circle Venn Diagram shows the overlaps and remainders precisely. It makes visible where shared effect arises and where only a partial perspective applies.
Complexitysame
LowLow
Timedifferent
30-60 min15-45 min
Participantsdifferent
3-122-8
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
SWOT matrix, Strategic options, Action listVenn Diagram, Overlap Notes, Differentiators
Tagsno overlap
StrategyAnalysisMarketPositioning
ComparisonFacilitationAlignment
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Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
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Alignment Mapping
Paper illustration of a six-field PESTLE grid
Business Strategy
PESTLE Analysis
Paper illustration of a two-by-two Ansoff Matrix with four growth directions
Business Strategy
Ansoff Matrix
Paper illustration of a Strategy Canvas with several value curves
Business Strategy
Blue Ocean Strategy Canvas