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| Criterion |  Operations Visual Management |  Business Strategy Porter Five Forces |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With high tempo and many parallel topics, the method makes status, deviations, and priorities visible at a glance. It reduces search effort and prevents what matters from getting lost in daily work. | Porter Five Forces analyzes the forces that shape competitive pressure and profitability in a market. The view of market structure goes beyond individual competitors and reveals systemic pressure points. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | Ongoing | 1-3 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-20 | 2-8 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Visual Board, Status Indicators, Exception Cues | Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Risks, Strategic Options | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | SignalsOperationsVisual management | StrategyCompetitionMarket | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio |
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