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| Criterion |  Business Strategy TOWS Matrix |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  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. | 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. | 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 | High |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 1-4 Wochen | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 6-30 Experten | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | TOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority Actions | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario |
Tags1 shared | StrategyAnalysisOptions | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis |
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