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Paper illustration of Value Chain Analysis with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Value Chain Analysis
Paper illustration of Business Model Stress Test with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Business Model Stress Test
Paper illustration for Flywheel.
Growth
Flywheel
Purposedifferent
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.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.Growth often breaks down where a reinforcing mechanism builds up too much friction. A Flywheel shows the cycle of value, repetition, and reinforcement meant to sustain growth.
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Timedifferent
Half dayHalf day60-120 min
Participantssame
3-83-83-8
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Value Chain Map, Lever ListStress Test Report, Action Plan per ScenarioFlywheel Map, Friction Points, Growth Levers, Experiment Backlog
Tagsno overlap
StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis
StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis
GrowthRetentionConversion
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Paper illustration of VRIO Framework with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
VRIO Framework
Paper illustration of a two-by-two Ansoff Matrix with four growth directions
Business Strategy
Ansoff Matrix
Paper illustration of a Business Model Canvas with nine connected compartments, a few notes and symbols for customers, delivery and economic relationships.
Business Strategy
Business Model Canvas
Funnel Analysis workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Growth
Funnel Analysis