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| Criterion |  Business Strategy VMGS |  Architecture Software Architecture Canvas |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 Software Architecture Canvas reduces a system to the most important architecture decisions, constraints, and interfaces. It is useful when teams need a resilient overall picture quickly. | 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. | A Business Model Stress Test checks how well a business model holds up under pressure and headwinds. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a stress-test report and action plan per scenario. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High | High |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 1-2 h | Half day | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-10 | 3-8 | 3-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Vision Statement, Mission Statement, Goals, Strategies | Architecture Canvas, Goals, Constraints, Quality Attributes | Value Chain Map, Lever List | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario |
Tagsno overlap | VisionGoalsStrategy | CanvasArchitectureAlignmentWorkshop | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis |