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| Criterion |  Business Strategy TOWS Matrix |  Product Discovery MVP Test Matrix |  Business Strategy Value Chain 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. | When several minimal variants compete to answer the same question, it makes comparing and choosing between them cleaner. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as a Test Matrix and a Test Plan. | 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 | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 45-75 min | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-8 | 3-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | TOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority Actions | Test Matrix, Test Plan | Value Chain Map, Lever List |
Tagsno overlap | StrategyAnalysisOptions | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryOptions | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis |
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