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| Criterion |  Business Strategy VMGS |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Facilitation Power Interest Grid |  Product Strategy SMART Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a complex topic does not yet have a fitting agenda, Open Space Technology hands topic ownership back to the participants. The format suits questions that only move forward when real interest determines the order. | When many stakeholders compete for attention at once, the Power Interest Grid sorts them by influence and stake. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as a Power Interest Grid and a stakeholder-specific strategy. | When goals are formulated too generally, it brings measurability, direction, and timing into shape. It prevents intentions from staying without clear verification. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 0.5-2 Tage | 30-60 min | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 20-500+ | 2-8 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Vision Statement, Mission Statement, Goals, Strategies | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Power Interest Grid, Strategy per Stakeholder | SMART Goal, Measurement Note, Deadline |
Tagsno overlap | VisionGoalsStrategy | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | StakeholdersFacilitationAlignmentPlanning | GoalsPlanningMeasurementAlignment |