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Paper illustration of Value Chain Analysis with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Value Chain Analysis
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Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
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Innovation
Design Charrette
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.GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing.In a tightly timed design process with many participants, the method pools several lines of thinking in a short time. It brings parallel design energy without letting the discussion tip into endless coordination. This quickly produces solid directions for architecture or space.
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Timedifferent
Half day1-3 hHalber Tag bis mehrere Tage
Participantsdifferent
3-82-810-50
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Value Chain Map, Lever ListGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk NotesSketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction
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StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation
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Brainstorming
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Business Strategy
Business Model Stress Test
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Innovation
Lotus Blossom
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Innovation
Starbursting