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Criterion
Paper illustration for VMGS
Business Strategy
VMGS
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Operations
ABC Analysis
Paper illustration of a branching impact map with a Why goal at the root, actor circles, How behavior changes and What options.
Product Strategy
Impact Mapping
Paper illustration of a two-by-two Ansoff Matrix with four growth directions
Business Strategy
Ansoff Matrix
Purposedifferent
VMGS arranges vision, mission, goals, and strategies into a clear guiding logic. Direction, purpose, and priorities are connected so teams can decide more coherently.With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention.When a goal needs to be connected to several possible paths, it shows chains of impact instead of feature lists. It connects business goal, behavior change, and measures.The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowMediumLow
Timedifferent
2-4 h30-60 min45-90 min45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
3-121-53-82-8
Formatdifferent
WorkshopAsyncWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Vision Statement, Mission Statement, Goals, StrategiesABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListImpact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery OptionsAnsoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes
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VisionGoalsStrategy
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning
GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio
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