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| Criterion |  Business Strategy VMGS |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |  Architecture C4 Model |  Business Strategy Porter Five Forces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. | The C4 Model makes a system legible across several resolution levels, from context down to code. It suits situations where different audiences need to understand the same architecture from different altitudes. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 45-90 min | 1-4 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-8 | 1-5 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Vision Statement, Mission Statement, Goals, Strategies | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Risks, Strategic Options |
Tagsno overlap | VisionGoalsStrategy | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | StrategyCompetitionMarket |