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| Criterion |  Business Strategy TOWS Matrix |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |
|---|---|---|
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. | A Business Model Stress Test checks how well a business model holds up under pressure and headwinds. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a stress-test report and action plan per scenario. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | TOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority Actions | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario |
Tags1 shared | StrategyAnalysisOptions | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis |
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