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| Criterion |  Business Strategy SWOT Analysis |  Systems Thinking VUCA Scan |  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 VUCA Scan helps read difficult situations more precisely. Instead of treating unclarity as generally complicated, the method separates fast change, missing knowledge, systemic entanglement, and ambiguous interpretation. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 30-90 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1-10 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | SWOT matrix, Strategic options, Action list | VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes |
Tags1 shared | StrategyAnalysisMarketPositioning | SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio |
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