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| Criterion | ![]() Operations Time Blocking | ![]() Decision Making Delphi Method | ![]() Business Strategy VRIO Framework | ![]() Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With a calendar that grows on request, the method makes available time explicit again. It combines appointments, focus work, and buffer into a more realistic day structure. | 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 | Low | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 1-4 Wochen | 90-180 min | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 6-30 Experten | 3-6 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions | Value Chain Map, Lever List |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementFocus | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis |



