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| Criterion |  Business Strategy SWOT Analysis |  Business Strategy TOWS Matrix |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | The TOWS Matrix connects internal strengths and weaknesses with external opportunities and threats into action-oriented strategies. It goes a step further than a pure stocktaking. | 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. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 1-2 h | Half day | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-10 | 3-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | SWOT matrix, Strategic options, Action list | TOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority Actions | Value Chain Map, Lever List | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes |
Tags1 shared | StrategyAnalysisMarketPositioning | StrategyAnalysisOptions | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio |