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| Criterion |  Business Strategy TOWS Matrix |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Decision Making Force Field Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. | In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 45-90 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-5 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | TOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority Actions | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyAnalysisOptions | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | ChangeDecisionStrategy |
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